Burrower: meaning, definitions and examples

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burrower

[ ˈbʌrəʊər ]

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animal

An animal, such as a rabbit or a mole, that digs tunnels or burrows underground to live in.

Synonyms

digger, excavator, tunneler

Examples of usage

They spotted a burrower digging a tunnel in the field.
The burrower emerged from its burrow to search for food.

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person

A person who burrows or digs underground, especially for mining purposes.

Synonyms

digger, excavator, miner

Examples of usage

The burrower spent hours underground searching for valuable minerals.
The burrower used specialized equipment to dig deep into the earth.

Translations

Translations of the word "burrower" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escavador

🇮🇳 खोदने वाला

🇩🇪 Gräber

🇮🇩 penggali

🇺🇦 копач

🇵🇱 kopacz

🇯🇵 掘削者

🇫🇷 fouisseur

🇪🇸 excavador

🇹🇷 kazıcı

🇰🇷 굴착기

🇸🇦 حفار

🇨🇿 hraboš

🇸🇰 hrabáč

🇨🇳 掘地者

🇸🇮 kopalec

🇮🇸 gröfur

🇰🇿 қазушы

🇬🇪 მთხრელი

🇦🇿 qazıcı

🇲🇽 excavador

Word origin

The term 'burrower' originated from the verb 'burrow', which dates back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'borowen', meaning to make a hole in the ground. The concept of burrowing has been observed in various animals for centuries, leading to the adaptation of the term to describe both animals and people who dig or excavate underground.