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Definition of burrowed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
excavationhaving been dug or tunneled into
- The burrowed ground showed signs of recent animal activity.
- The burrowed tunnel was a perfect hiding spot.
- They discovered a burrowed nest under the tree.
Origin of burrowed
Old English, burh (fort) + weard (guardian)
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digging
dug or burrowed through
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- French:creusé, ...
- German:gegraben, ...
- Italian:scavato, ...
- Spanish:excavado, ...
- Portuguese:escavado, ...
- Chinese:挖掘的, ...
- Japanese:掘られた, ...
- Arabic:مَحْفُور, ...
- Hebrew:מְחוּפָּר, ...
- Russian:вырытый, ...
- Ukrainian:викопаний, ...
- Hindi:खुदा हुआ, ...
Definition of burrow - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
ground nestingintr. dig a tunnel or hole for shelterintr.
- The rabbit burrowed into the soft earth.
2.
researchtr. UK investigate deeply or thoroughlytr. UK
- The detective burrowed into the suspect's past.
3.
cuddling behaviorintr. Rare move underneath or press against for comfortintr. Rare
- She burrowed under the blankets to stay warm.
Noun
1.
animal homehole or tunnel dug by an animal as a dwelling
- The rabbit disappeared into its burrow..
2.
sheltersmall snug place offering shelter or retreat
- He found a burrow to rest in the forest.
Images of burrow
hole or tunnel dug by an animal as a dwelling 
small snug place offering shelter or retreat
Expressions with burrow
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dig or tunnel deeply inside something
The rabbit burrowed into the soft earth.
hole in the ground made by rabbits
We found a rabbit burrow in the garden.
move forward by digging or pushing through something
The rabbit burrowed its way under the fence.
gradually become involved in or gain access to something
She burrowed her way into the secret club.
Origin of burrow
Old English, burh (fortified place) + -row (dig)
Examples of burrow in a sentence
Moles burrow through the garden soil. She burrowed into the archives for her thesis research. He burrowed into the data to find the error. The puppy burrowed into the pile of leaves. He burrowed against her for warmth. The fox made a burrow under the tree.
We found a burrow near the riverbank. The rabbit disappeared into its burrow quickly. Explorers found a burrow hidden in the hillside.
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- French:creuser, terrier, ...
- German:graben, Bau, ...
- Italian:scavare, tana, ...
- Spanish:cavar, madriguera, ...
- Portuguese:escavar, buraco, ...
- Chinese:挖洞, 洞穴, ...
- Japanese:穴を掘る, 巣穴, ...
- Arabic:حَفَرَ, جُحْر, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְפּוֹר, מְחִילָה, ...
- Russian:рыть, нора, ...
- Ukrainian:ри́ти, нора, ...
- Hindi:बिल बनाना, बिल, ...
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