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burrow

UK
/ˈbʌrəʊ/
US
/ˈbɜroʊ/
burrow down
burrow in

Translations

burrownoun
burrows
pl
UK
/ˈbʌrəʊ/
US
/ˈbɜroʊ/
The rabbit disappeared into its burrow to escape the predator.
Le lapin a disparu dans son terrier pour échapper au prédateur.
Additional translations
refugeSens figuré.
Synonyms
hole
tunnel
nest
cavity
den
burrowverb
burrowed
Past Simple
burrowed
Past Participle
burrowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʌrəʊ/
US
/ˈbɜːroʊ/
creuserSurtout en parlant d’animaux ou de tunnels.
The rabbit burrowed into the ground to create a safe home.
Le lapin a creusé dans le sol pour créer un abri sûr.
Additional translations
fouillerSens de recherche dans un sac, un tiroir, etc.
Synonyms
dig
delve
bore
tunnel
excavate
burrowadjective
UK
/ˈbʌrəʊ/
US
/ˈbɜːroʊ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a burrow (e.g., "burrow entrance").
de terrier
The research team installed a camera at the burrow entrance to study burrow activity.
L’équipe de recherche a installé une caméra à l’entrée du terrier pour étudier l’activité du terrier.

Definitions

burrownoun
A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
The rabbit disappeared into its burrow to escape the predator.
A place of retreat or shelter.
He found a cozy burrow in the library where he could read undisturbed.
burrowverb
To dig a hole or tunnel, especially for habitation or refuge.
The rabbit burrowed into the ground to create a safe home.
To move or progress by or as if by digging or tunneling.
The mole burrowed through the soil, leaving a trail behind.
To search for something by digging or rummaging.
She burrowed through her bag to find her keys.
burrowadjective
Relating to or forming part of a burrow; situated in or designed for a burrow.
The research team installed a camera at the burrow entrance to study burrow activity.
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