Burrowing Meaning in English
word · lemma: burrow
Definition
Moving or digging into the ground to create a hole or tunnel, often to live or hide there; usually describes animals, but can also refer to people or things moving deep into something.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with animals that dig ('burrowing animals'), but also for things going deep into something. Used in both literal and figurative language. Formal and scientific contexts prefer 'burrowing behavior'. Don't confuse with 'borrowing'.
Example Sentences
Moles are known for burrowing underground.
basic
Rabbits spend much of their lives burrowing.
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Some insects survive by burrowing into trees.
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The child spent hours burrowing into the sand at the beach.
natural
After burrowing through the dense paperwork, she finally found the contract.
natural
The fox was quiet, burrowing deeper to stay warm during winter.
natural