Burrow: meaning, definitions and examples

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burrow

[ ˈbʌrəʊ ]

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animal habitat

A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

Synonyms

den, hole, tunnel

Examples of usage

The rabbit dug a burrow in the ground.
The burrow provided shelter for the family of rabbits.

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digging

To dig a hole or tunnel into or through something.

Synonyms

dig, excavate, tunnel

Examples of usage

The rabbit burrowed into the soft soil.
She burrowed through the pile of books to find her favorite.

Translations

Translations of the word "burrow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 toca

🇮🇳 बिल

🇩🇪 Bau

🇮🇩 liang

🇺🇦 нора

🇵🇱 nora

🇯🇵 穴

🇫🇷 terrier

🇪🇸 madriguera

🇹🇷 yuva

🇰🇷 굴

🇸🇦 جحر

🇨🇿 nora

🇸🇰 nora

🇨🇳 洞穴

🇸🇮 brlog

🇮🇸 hola

🇰🇿 ін

🇬🇪 სორო

🇦🇿 yuva

🇲🇽 madriguera

Word origin

The word 'burrow' originated from the Old English word 'byrgen' meaning a 'hiding place' or 'refuge'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the tunnels or holes dug by animals as their dwelling places. The concept of burrowing has been essential for many animal species as a means of protection and shelter.