Burrow
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːroʊ/
Burrow (noun)
- a hole or tunnel in the ground made by an animal for shelter.
Examples
- The rabbit returned to its burrow for safety.
- Foxes often create a burrow to raise their young.
Common collocations: deep burrow, abandoned burrow, burrow into, burrow through, burrow under
Burrow (verb)
- to make a hole or tunnel in the ground by digging.
- to move into a small, comfortable space to feel safe or hidden.
Examples
- The mole burrowed through the soft soil.
- They watched as the badger burrowed under the fence.