English Dictionary

grub

/ɡɹʌb/

verb

To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food. / (transitive, intransitive) To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; often followed by up.

I saw a raccoon grubbing through the trash cans for food.

意味（1）

To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

意味（2）

(transitive, intransitive) To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; often followed by up.

to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge

意味（3）

(slang, dated, transitive) To supply with food.

意味（4）

(slang, dated) To eat.

"John dear , we must give this little fellow his supper , you know ."

“ Of course we must , my darling . "

John dear , we must give this little fellow his supper , you know . “ Of course we must , my darling . " “ He has been grubbing and grubbing at school, ” said Bella