burrow

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[edit] Etymology

Origin uncertain. Formally, it appears to be a variant of borough, but this sense is not known in Old English burh or in any Germanic cognate languages.

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[edit] Noun

Singular
burrow

Plural
burrows

burrow (plural burrows)

  1. A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.

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[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to burrow

Third person singular
burrows

Simple past
burrowed

Past participle
burrowed

Present participle
burrowing

to burrow (third-person singular simple present burrows, present participle burrowing, simple past and past participle burrowed)

  1. To dig a tunnel or hole.

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