burrow — A 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/
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
The rabbit digs a deep burrow under the old oak tree to escape the fox.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Burrow originates from Middle English 'borow', which meant 'protected place' or 'refuge'. The term evolved to denote the underground tunnels and holes that animals excavate for shelter and safety.
Breakdown
borow (protected place) → burrow (underground tunnel or hole); the semantic shift reflects the association between refuge-seeking and the physical act of burrowing into earth for protection.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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”
“He burrowed through the paperwork to find the missing contract”
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