burrowed

4 definitions • 3 examples

past simple and past participle of

to dig a hole in the ground, especially to live in:

Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river.

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.

to search for something, as if by digging:

I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks.