burrow

Meanings

• noun

  A subterranean den or hole, especially one excavated by an animal.

  - "The fox found a burrow in the forest."
  - "The rabbit built a burrow in the garden."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɜɹoʊ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tumulus , handcart , pushcart , trolley

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burrow
row , show , glow , bowed

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Variants

List of all variants of burrow that leads to same result
burrow , burrows , burrowed , burrower , burrowers , burrowing

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Etymology

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Old English borow, from boren 'to bore'. Relating to burrowing.

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Trivia

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1. Burrows can provide important information about the geology of an area.

2. Some animals, like badgers, live in communal burrows with their families.

3. The smallest burrowing animal is the blind mole rat, which can dig tunnels up to 1,600 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. den: A burrow or other shelter, especially one used by an animal as a place to live.

2. burrowing: The act of digging or excavating a burrow.

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Culture

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Burrows have been a significant part of various mythologies and folktales. In many stories, animals living in burrows are portrayed as wise and protective figures. Burrows have also been used metaphorically to represent safety and security.

How to Memorize "burrow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small animal digging a hole in the ground to create a burrow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burrow' with the image of an animal's home underground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Burrows Begin Below' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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