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Meaning of burrowing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

burrowing

verb

Definitions

  1. To dig a tunnel or hole

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

    Example: The young girl burrowed into the bed.

  3. (with into) to investigate thoroughly

    Example: The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or result of making a burrow.