Meaning & use

burrow

noun·Everyday

A hole or tunnel dug in the ground by an animal for shelter.

See it in a sentence

The rabbit disappeared into its burrow the moment it sensed danger.

Foxes had dug several burrows along the edge of the field.

A note on using this word

As a verb, burrow means to dig such a tunnel or to nestle into something snugly.

Words with a similar meaning

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To dig a tunnel, or to snuggle deeply into something soft.

The dog burrowed under the blankets to escape the cold morning.

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