to dig in or under the ground, generally for an object that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in digging.-to drudge; to do menial work.-to dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; -- followed by up; as, to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge.-to supply with food.-the larva of an insect, especially of a beetle; -- called also grubworm. see illust. of goldsmith beetle, under goldsmith.-a short, thick man; a dwarf.-victuals; food.