n. | 1. | An incorporated town. See 1st Borough. | |||
2. | A shelter; esp. a hole in the ground made by certain animals, as rabbits, for shelter and habitation. | ||||
3. | (Mining) A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse. | ||||
4. | A mound. See 3d Barrow, and Camp, | ||||
v. i. | 1. | To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits. | |||
2. | To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place; to hide. Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow in another.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: tunnel |
Verb | 1. | burrow - move through by or as by digging; "burrow through the forest" Synonyms: tunnel |