Pronunciation: /ˈbɜroʊ/
noun a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling
A1 The rabbit dug a burrow to hide from predators.
A2 The fox found a cozy burrow to sleep in during the winter.
B1 The badger's burrow was well-hidden in the forest.
B2 The scientist studied the intricate tunnels of the prairie dog burrow.
C1 The archaeologists discovered an ancient burrow used by prehistoric humans.
C2 The intricate network of burrows created by the ants was a marvel of engineering.
verb to dig a hole or tunnel into or through something
A1 The rabbit burrowed into the ground to hide from the predator.
A2 The squirrel burrowed through the snow to find its hidden nuts.
B1 The miners burrowed deep into the mountain to extract valuable minerals.
B2 The archaeologists burrowed carefully through the ancient ruins to uncover artifacts.
C1 The detective burrowed through the suspect's past to find evidence of their guilt.
C2 The journalist burrowed into the corrupt organization to expose their illegal activities.
formal The rabbit dug a deep burrow in the ground to create a safe shelter.
informal The fox found a cozy burrow to hide from the rain.
slang Let's burrow into that new restaurant downtown for lunch today.
figurative She tends to burrow into books whenever she's feeling stressed.
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