burrow Definition

burrow
noun

1. A hole in the ground, especially one dug by a rabbit or other small animal for shelter or defence.

Thesaurus: den, hole, lair, retreat, shelter.
2. colloq
A cosy little refuge or bolt-hole.

verb burrowed, burrowing

tr & intr
1. To make a hole or tunnel in or under it.

Thesaurus: dig, mine, tunnel, delve, excavate.
Form: burrow in (especially)
Form: burrow into something
Form: burrow through something
Form: burrow under something
intr
2. Said of an animal: to make burrows or live in a burrow.
tr & intr
3. Said of a person: to keep (oneself, or something belonging to oneself, etc) cosy, protected or hidden away, as if in a burrow; to hide, bury or sink.

Form: burrow away (especially)
Form: burrow down
Form: burrow in
Form: burrow into something
4. To search or investigate deeply into it.

Form: burrow into something (usually)

Etymology: 13c as borow.