delving

To delve is to go deep into something. You might delve into the history of a country or the details of a project.

  • He was delving into the details of the project, which was why he was taking so long.

  • The archaeologist was delving into the mysteries of the ancient ruins.

Definition of delving

verb

To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.

verb

To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

verb

To dig, to excavate.

noun

The act of one who delves.

noun

The shaking of tin ore in a sieve held underwater so that the waste flows out, leaving the tin behind.

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Example Sentences for delving

  • 1

    Let's delve into the origins of the disputes.

  • 2

    You've delved into the realm of the absurd.

  • 3

    It did not delve into the various laws of the land.

  • 4

    A serious discussion of Art will begin to delve into these interrelationships.

  • 5

    It should not delve into the minutiae of individual parts of the work.

  • 6

    On the planet, Worf and the alien delve into the dark jungle.

  • 7

    That is notable but this is not the section to delve into all the gory details.

  • 8

    Only conscious entities can delve into the realms of the conscious.

  • 9

    Delve back if you will into the history of teh Nonesuch label.

  • 10

    He loves to delve in the fields of Bass Fishing and Call of Duty.