burrow
/ˈbʌɹəʊ/
noun
Meaning
A mountain.
A hill.
A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
A heap of rubbish, attle, or other such refuse.
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noun
Meaning
A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
(saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.
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noun
Meaning
A castrated boar.
noun
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A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.
noun
Meaning
A fortified town.
A town or city.
A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.
An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity; most commonly used in American English to define the five counties that make up New York City.
Other similar administrative units in cities and states in various parts of the world.
A district in Alaska having powers similar to a county.
An association of men who gave pledges or sureties to the king for the good behaviour of each other.
The pledge or surety thus given.
noun
Meaning
A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.
verb
Meaning
To dig a tunnel or hole
(with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
"The young girl burrowed into the bed."
(with into) to investigate thoroughly
"The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."