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

Part of speech: NOUN

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

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɜːroʊ/

Korean meaning: 작은 동물(특히 토끼)이 거주지로 판 구멍이나 굴

Korean pronunciation: **버**로우

Example Sentences

  • The hamster burrowed so deep that we thought it was planning to reach China
  • She burrowed under the blankets like a human burrito
  • The archaeologist discovered an ancient burrow system beneath the ruins

burrow

NOUN

//ˈbɜːroʊ//

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

burrow concept
💡 Concept

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

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbɜːroʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbærəʊ/

🌳Etymology

Rootburrow

Origin

중세 영어 'borow'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '보호받는 장소'라는 의미였습니다. 동물들이 안전을 위해 파는 굴의 개념에서 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

furrowthorough
furrow
thorough

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The hamster burrowed so deep that we thought it was planning to reach China

😄 Fun example

She burrowed under the blankets like a human burrito

The archaeologist discovered an ancient burrow system beneath the ruins

He burrowed through the paperwork to find the missing contract

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

digtunnelexcavateboredrill

Antonyms

emergesurfacerise

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