Burrow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burrow is a noun meaning A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
Meaning
A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To dig a tunnel or hole.
- (intransitive, with an adverbial of direction) To move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort.
- (intransitive, with into) To investigate thoroughly.
- Obsolete form of barrow (“a mound”).
- Obsolete form of borough (“an incorporated town”).
Example Sentences
The young girl burrowed into the bed.
The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption.
But very soon he grew to like it, for the Boy used to talk to him, and made nice tunnels for him under the bedclothes that he said were like the burrows the real rabbits lived in.
Word Forms
- burrows
- burrowing
- burrowed
Synonyms for burrow
Depending on context, synonyms include tunnel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tunnel, lair, rathole, excavate, hole, den.
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