burrowing

Meanings

• The act of digging or tunneling, usually underground.

  - "The mole's burrowing created a complex underground network."
  - "The construction team used burrowing machines to dig the tunnel for the new subway line."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burrowing
boring , storing , exploring , adoring , endoring , borrowing

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. burrowing
   

2. borrowing
   

3. browning
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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Burrowing is a transitive verb, meaning to dig or tunnel underground. Burrowing can also be used as a gerund, meaning to engage in the act of burrowing. For example, 'The mole is an expert burrower.' or 'The construction team used burrowing machines to dig the tunnel for the new subway line.'

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Etymology

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Old English 'borowe', from 'boran' to bore, dig.

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Culture

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["Burrowing is a common behavior among various animals such as moles, rabbits, gophers, and prairie dogs. They dig burrows to provide shelter, create nests, store food, and hide from predators and harsh weather conditions. In human culture, burrowing is an essential activity in various industries such as construction, mining, and utility services. Burrowing machines, excavators, and drilling rigs are used to dig tunnels, shafts, and wells. Burrowing is also a popular recreational activity, especially among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Birdwatchers often use burrowing techniques to dig pitfall traps to catch birds such as frogmouths, potoos, and anis. Burrowing is also used in agriculture to create irrigation channels, drainage systems, and water reservoirs. Burrowing is also used in forestry to create fire breaks, control erosion, and plant trees in areas with poor soil conditions.", "Burrowing is a common behavior among various animals such as moles, rabbits, gophers, and prairie dogs. They dig burrows to provide shelter, create nests, store food, and hide from predators and harsh weather conditions. In human culture, burrowing is an essential activity in various industries such as construction, mining, and utility services. Burrowing machines, excavators, and drilling rigs are used to dig tunnels, shafts, and wells. Burrowing is also a popular recreational activity, especially among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Birdwatchers often use burrowing techniques to dig pitfall traps to catch birds such as frogmouths, potoos, and anis. Burrowing is also used in agriculture to create irrigation channels, drainage systems, and water reservoirs. Burrowing is also used in forestry to create fire breaks, control erosion, and plant trees in areas with poor soil conditions."]

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