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.
- 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.
- A castrated boar.
- A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.
- 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 tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
- A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.
- To dig a tunnel or hole
- (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
- (with into) to investigate thoroughly
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