burrow

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌrəʊ/

noun

  • a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

verb

[no object]
  • (of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling: moles burrowing away underground (as adjective burrowing) burrowing earthworms
  • [with adverbial of direction] dig into or through something solid: worms that burrow through dead wood
  • [with adverbial of direction] hide underneath or press close to something: the child burrowed deeper into the bed
  • make a thorough inquiry; investigate: journalists are burrowing into the prime minister’s business affairs

Derivatives

burrower

noun

Origin:

Middle English: variant of borough