burrow
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
burrows
plural
burrows
Britannica Dictionary definition of BURROW
[count]
:
a hole or tunnel in the ground that an animal (such as a rabbit or fox) makes to live in or for safety
2
burrow
/ˈbɚroʊ/
verb
burrows;
burrowed;
burrowing
2
burrow
/ˈbɚroʊ/
verb
burrows;
burrowed;
burrowing
Britannica Dictionary definition of BURROW
1
:
to make a hole or tunnel in the ground by digging
— usually + into or under
[no object]
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The rabbit burrowed into the side of the hill.
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The frogs burrow under the mud.
[+ object]
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The mole burrowed its way under the ground.
2
always followed by an adverb or preposition
:
to move or press under, through, or into something
[no object]
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She burrowed [=snuggled] deep under the blankets.
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I burrowed [=(more commonly) dug] through my purse looking for change.
[+ object]
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The baby burrowed [=nestled] her head into/against her mother's chest.
— burrowing
adjective-
burrowing animals/rodents [=animals/rodents that make holes or tunnels]
