Visual meaning of 'burrowing'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of burrowing: To dig a tunnel or hole

verb

To dig a tunnel or hole

"The rabbit is burrowing into the ground to make a home. "

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Visual illustration of burrowing: (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

verb

(with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

"The young girl burrowed into the bed."

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Visual illustration of burrowing: (with into) to investigate thoroughly

verb

(with into) to investigate thoroughly

"The reporter is burrowing into the company's finances to find out if they are being honest. "

Visual illustration of burrowing: The act or result of making a burrow.

noun

The act or result of making a burrow.

"The prairie dog's burrowing created a network of tunnels under the field. "

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