Burrow

Notable Bengal's name

A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal as a dwelling: The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.

To burrow is to dig such a passage, or to move through something by pushing: She burrowed under the covers.

Figuratively, to burrow into something is to investigate it deeply or settle in comfortably.

animal-dwelling

warren

Interconnected underground tunnels

  • holeAbsence in matter
  • denPrivate room or lair
  • tunnelEnclosed underground route

rabbit · mole · groundhog · badger · fox · prairie dog · nest · chamber · entrance · underground

digging

dig

Unearth by shoveling

claw · scratch · hollow · bore · gouge · unearth · soil · dirt · paws · snout

nesting

snuggle

Embrace cozily

  • nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
  • cuddleAffectionate close embrace
  • curl upDraw limbs inward cozily

cocoon · huddle · blanket · cozy · nuzzle · tuck · warm · pillow · settle · hunker

searching

rummage

Search unsystematically through clutter

  • forageSeek food actively
  • rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
  • siftSeparate coarse from fine

dig through · root around · scour · hunt · probe · poke · delve · explore · ferret · nose

Categories
Opposites
direction of movement

Burrowemerge

Come out into view

surface · rise · ascend · unearth · come up

habitat structure

Burrowaerie

High nest of raptors

perch · roost · eyrie · nest · ledge

visibility/concealment

Burrowexpose

Make known publicly

reveal · display · stand out · tower · open ground

Phrases
Family

burrows, burrowed, burrowing, burrower, burrowers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G