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burrows

/ˈbʌroʊz/ /ˈbɜːroʊz/

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noun

Examples :

"This definition of "burrows" is incorrect. "Burrows" are holes or tunnels dug by animals for shelter, not mountains. Here's a sentence based on the correct definition: The rabbits built their burrows under the old oak tree. "

geology geography

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noun

Examples :

"The children loved playing on the burrows in the park, running up and sliding down the grassy hills. "

geography nature

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A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.

Examples :

"The ancient burial ground was marked by grassy burrows, each one a silent reminder of lives lived long ago. "

archaeology ritual history religion place

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A heap of rubbish, attle, or other such refuse.

Examples :

"After the construction project, the empty lot was filled with burrows of broken bricks and discarded lumber. "

environment material

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A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.

Examples :

"The children used their small hand-pushed burrows to carry their art supplies to the classroom. "

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(saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.

Examples :

"The saltworks worker carefully placed the salt into the burrows to drain the moisture. "

industry material agriculture

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A castrated boar.

Examples :

"The farmer raised burrows for their meat. "

animal agriculture food

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A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.

Examples :

"My grandmother lovingly sewed several soft, flannel burrows for the new baby. "

wear item family

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A fortified town.

Examples :

"During the medieval wars, the small village transformed into burrows, protected by thick stone walls and a strong garrison. "

architecture building military history

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A town or city.

Examples :

"Many English place names end in "-burgh" or "-borough," which come from the Old English word for fortified burrows. "

area place building

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A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.

Examples :

"The small town of Oakhaven is a burrow, and its residents enjoy the benefits of self-governance. "

government politics organization

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An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.

Examples :

"My aunt lives in one of the outer burrows of London, so her commute to the city center is quite long. "

politics government area

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An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity; most commonly used in American English to define the five counties that make up New York City.

Examples :

"The five boroughs of New York City are each a distinct administrative burrow, with their own local governments. "

government politics area geography state

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Other similar administrative units in cities and states in various parts of the world.

Examples :

""New York City is divided into five burrows, each with its own unique character and local government." "

government politics area unit

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A district in Alaska having powers similar to a county.

Examples :

""Road maintenance is handled differently; in Alaska, some responsibilities are managed at the state level, while others are handled by the individual boroughs." "

government area geography

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An association of men who gave pledges or sureties to the king for the good behaviour of each other.

Examples :

"**Historically, kings relied on burrows, where groups of men were responsible for each other's actions and loyalty to the crown.** "

government history law group organization

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The pledge or surety thus given.

Examples :

""The valuable painting served as burrows for the loan, assuring the bank of repayment." "

law finance business

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

Examples :

"The rabbits made a network of burrows in the field behind the school. "

animal environment nature

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A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.

Examples :

"The alley behind the restaurant was filled with burrows of overflowing garbage bags and discarded cardboard boxes. "

environment material thing

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verb

To dig a tunnel or hole

Examples :

"The rabbit burrows into the soft earth to make its home. "

environment animal nature

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verb

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

Examples :

"The young girl burrowed into the bed."

animal action nature

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verb

(with into) to investigate thoroughly

Examples :

"The reporter burrows into the company's financial records, searching for signs of fraud. "