burrow
🇺🇸
/ˈbɜːrəʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbʌrəʊ/
verb
R
to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground
The mouse burrowed into the soft earth to hide.
R
to move close to someone or something for warmth or comfort
I burrowed my head under the pillow to block out the noise.
R
to look for something by moving things around
She burrowed through her bag looking for her keys.
noun
R
a hole or tunnel in the ground where animals live
Rabbits made a burrow under the big tree.
translation
to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground; to move close to someone or something for warmth or comfort; to look for something by moving things around
a hole or tunnel in the ground where animals live
Word Forms
3rd Present
burrows
Past
burrowed
Perfect
burrowed
Progressive
burrowing
Plural
burrows