/ ˈbʌrəʊ; NAmE ˈbɜːroʊ/ verb , noun
■ verb
1.
to make a hole or a tunnel in the ground by digging
SYN dig :
[ v , usually + adv. / prep. ]
Earthworms burrow deep into the soil.
[ vn + adv. / prep. ] :
The rodent burrowed its way into the sand.
2.
[+ adv. / prep. ] to press yourself close to sb or under sth :
[ v ]
He burrowed down beneath the blankets.
[ vn ]
She burrowed her face into his chest.
3.
[ v + adv. / prep. ] to search for sth under or among things :
She burrowed in the drawer for a pair of socks.
He was afraid that they would burrow into his past.
■ noun
a hole or tunnel in the ground made by animals such as rabbits for them to live in
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : variant of borough .