Dug Out

A "dug out" can refer to several different things, typically involving excavation:

• Archaeology: A "dug out" can refer to an archaeological site, particularly one that has been extensively excavated. The term implies that the site was discovered through, and largely exists due to, active digging.

• Sports: In many sports, particularly baseball, a "dugout" is a sheltered area, often partially below ground level, near the field or court where players, coaches, and other team members sit during a game when they are not actively participating. This space protects the team from the elements and allows them to observe the game closely.

• Housing/Shelter: Historically, and in some modern contexts, a "dug out" refers to a type of dwelling constructed by excavating the earth and then covering the excavation with a roof of some kind. This could be a simple temporary shelter or a more permanent form of housing. Often, the natural insulation provided by the earth helps to regulate the temperature within the dug out.

• Cannabis Culture: In some subcultures, a "dugout" (sometimes called a one-hitter) is a small, portable container designed to hold cannabis and a small smoking pipe (usually a "one-hitter"). The container typically has two compartments: one for storing the cannabis and another for holding the pipe.

The meaning of "dug out" is usually clear from the context in which it is used.