2burrow verb
burrows; burrowed; burrow·ing 1 : to make a hole or tunnel in the ground by digging — usually + into or under [no obj] ▪ The rabbit burrowed into the side of the hill. ▪ The frogs burrow under the mud. [+ obj] ▪ The mole burrowed its way under the ground. 2 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move or press under, through, or into something [no obj] ▪ She burrowed [=snuggled] deep under the blankets. ▪ I burrowed [=(more commonly) dug] through my purse looking for change. [+ obj] ▪ The baby burrowed [=nestled] her head into/against her mother's chest.
— burrowing adjective
▪ burrowing animals/rodents [=animals/rodents that make holes or tunnels]
▪ burrowing animals/rodents [=animals/rodents that make holes or tunnels]
