BURROW


Meaning of BURROW in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

A ~ is a tunnel or hole in the ground that is dug by an animal such as a rabbit.

N-COUNT

2.

If an animal ~s into the ground or into a surface, it moves through it by making a tunnel or hole.

The larvae ~ into cracks in the floor.

= tunnel

VERB: V prep/adv

3.

If you ~ in a container or pile of things, you search there for something using your hands.

He ~ed into the pile of charts feverishly.

VERB: V prep/adv

4.

If you ~ into something, you move underneath it or press against it, usually in order to feel warmer or safer.

She turned her face away from him, ~ing into her heap of covers.

VERB: V prep/adv

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