26984 words

burrow

5 definitions • 3 examples
1
a hole in the ground dug by an animal such as a rabbit, especially to live in
2
to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in:

Examples:

Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river.
3
to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm, comfortable, or safe:

Examples:

Suddenly shy, our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder.
4
to search for something, as if by digging:

Examples:

I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks.
5
a hole dug in the ground that an animal, such as a rabbit, lives in

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