A burrow is a safe hole made by animals underground. Animals use burrows to live or hide from danger. Many small animals like rabbits or foxes make burrows.
The rabbit hides in its burrow.
The fox lives in a deep burrow.
To burrow means to make a tunnel or hole in the ground by digging. Animals often burrow to make homes or places to hide. People can also burrow to dig holes.
The mole burrows under the ground.
Children burrowed in the sand at the beach.
To burrow means to move or push yourself into a small, warm, or safe space. People often burrow into blankets or clothes to feel warm or safe. It shows a cozy or hidden feeling.
She burrowed under the warm blanket.
He burrowed into his coat on cold days.
A burrow can mean a small, simple, or secret place where someone goes to feel safe or quiet. People sometimes call their private space a burrow, like a quiet room or place to be alone.
He found a burrow from city noise.
The small room was her burrow to work.
In mining, a burrow is a small tunnel or passage dug underground to find minerals. Miners use burrows to reach and collect valuable resources. This use is more technical and less common in daily talks.
The workers moved through the burrow underground.
The mine had many dark burrows for digging.
To burrow can mean to move carefully and quietly, usually to hide or avoid being seen. This sense is more about hiding by moving through small spaces or crowds. It is often used figuratively.
The cat burrowed through the tall grass.
He burrowed into the crowd to escape.
