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- Dictionaryburrow/ˈbʌrəʊ/
noun
- 1. a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
verb
- 1. (of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling: "moles burrowing away underground"
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The meaning of BURROW is a hole or excavation in the ground made by an animal (such as a rabbit) for shelter and habitation. How to use burrow in a sentence.
to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in: Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river. [ T + adv/prep ] to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm, comfortable, or safe: Suddenly shy, our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder. [ I + adv/prep ]
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Burrow definition: a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal to live or hide in. See examples of BURROW used in a sentence.
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A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a small animal, such as a rabbit or mole, for habitation or refuge. Learn more about the word's origin, usage, synonyms, and translations from various sources.
Burrows are always underground, and when you burrow under something, you are always going beneath it. Worms can burrow into apples, and on a cold day, you might decide that you'd rather stay in and burrow underneath your blankets.
