burrow

²burrow

verb

Definition of BURROW

transitive verb

1

archaic : to hide in or as if in a burrow

2

a : to construct by tunneling b : to penetrate by means of a burrow

3

: to make a motion suggestive of burrowing with : nestle <burrows her hand into mine>

intransitive verb

1

: to conceal oneself in or as if in a burrow

2

a : to make a burrow b : to progress by or as if by digging

3

: to make a motion suggestive of burrowing : snuggle, nestle <burrowed against his back for warmth>

— bur·row·er noun

Examples of BURROW

1. The rabbit burrowed into the side of the hill.
2. The frogs burrow under the mud.
3. The mole burrowed its way under the ground.

First Known Use of BURROW

1602

Rhymes with BURROW

curragh, furrow, ore, thorough