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Definition of burrowing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
animal behaviormaking tunnels or holes for shelter
- The burrowing animals created a network of tunnels.
2.
investigativedelving deeply into a subject or matter
- Her burrowing curiosity led her to uncover the truth.
Noun
animal behaviorthe act or result of making a tunnel or hole for shelter
- Burrowing is common among rabbits and moles.
Expressions with burrowing
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small ground-dwelling owl known for living in burrows
The burrowing owl is often seen during the day unlike other owls..
Origin of burrowing
Old English, burh (fortified dwelling) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with burrowing included in their meaning
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animal
to capture a small burrowing mammal
animal
small nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia
north america rodent
small burrowing rodent native to North America
animal
north american rodent called groundhog, known for burrowing
animal
small burrowing mammal native to southern Africa
animals
small burrowing rodent native to North America
mammal
medium-sized burrowing rodent that sometimes damages crops
animal
medium-sized burrowing rodent that looks like a squirrel
burrowing insect
insect with legs for digging, lives underground, eats plant roots
animal
small burrowing rodent with poor eyesight
African rodent
burrowing rodent of Africa resembling a mole
mammal
burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches found in America
animals
burrowing mammal with bony protective plates
zoology
any of numerous burrowing rodents of the subfamily Gerbillinae
animal
small burrowing mammal with velvety fur and tiny eyes
clam
species of burrowing clam with a gap
California lizard
wormlike burrowing lizard related to alligator lizards
biology
living or burrowing in sand
southeast Asia rodent
rat-like rodent from southeast Asia, often burrowing, with a scaly tail
zoology
small burrowing rodent found in North America
animal
burrowing mouse found in southwestern United States
parasitic insect
small tropical flea burrowing under skin, called Tunga penetrans
animal
burrowing land tortoise native to southeastern North America
australian animal
blind burrowing marsupial of the family Notoryctidae in Australian deserts
Examples of burrowing in a sentence
Burrowing insects can damage the roots of plants. His burrowing research uncovered new evidence. The journalist's burrowing questions revealed inconsistencies. The burrowing left fresh mounds of soil along the fence line. We recorded the burrowing overnight to see where the vole nested.
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- French:terrassier, fouissement, ...
- German:grabend, Graben, ...
- Italian:scavante, scavo, ...
- Spanish:cavador, excavación, ...
- Portuguese:escavador, escavação, ...
- Chinese:穴居的, 掘洞, ...
- Japanese:穴を掘る, 巣穴掘り, ...
- Arabic:جُحْريّ, حَفْر, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹפֵר, חֲפִירָה, ...
- Russian:роющий, рытьё нор, ...
- Ukrainian:риючий, риття, ...
- Hindi:बिल बनाने वाला, बिल बनाना, ...
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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