Definitions for: Burrow


[n] a hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter
[v] move through by or as by digging; "burrow through the forest"



Webster (1913) Definition: Bur"row, n. [See 1st Borough.]
1. An incorporated town. See 1st Borough.

2. A shelter; esp. a hole in the ground made by certain
animals, as rabbits, for shelter and habitation.

3. (Mining) A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.

4. A mound. See 3d Barrow, and Camp, n., 5.


Bur"row, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Burrowed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Burrowing.]
1. To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge
in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits.

2. To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place;
to hide.

Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are
forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow
in another. --Burke.

Burrowing owl (Zo["o]l.), a small owl of the western part
of North America (Speotyto cunicularia), which lives in
holes, often in company with the prairie dog.

Synonyms: tunnel, tunnel

See Also: cut into, delve, dig, hole, hollow, rabbit warren, turn over, warren

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