What is the meaning of dig out?

verb

  • Remove, harvest, or recover by digging.
    • usage: "dig salt"; "dig coal"
  • Dig out from underneath earth or snow.
  • Create by digging.
    • usage: "dig a hole"; "dig out a channel"
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