I. ˈbər-(ˌ)ō; ˈbə-(ˌ)rō noun
Etymology: Middle English borow
Date: 13th century
: a hole or excavation in the ground made by an animal (as a rabbit) for shelter and habitation
II. verb
Date: 1602
transitive verb
1. archaic : to hide in or as if in a burrow
2.
a. : to construct by tunneling
b. : to penetrate by means of a burrow
3. : to make a motion suggestive of burrowing with : nestle
burrow s her hand into mine
intransitive verb
1. : to conceal oneself in or as if in a burrow
2.
a. : to make a burrow
b. : to progress by or as if by digging
3. : to make a motion suggestive of burrowing : snuggle , nestle
burrow ed against his back for warmth
• bur·row·er noun