burrow

• Terrier ou tunnel creusé par un animal, généralement pour servir d'habitat ou de refuge. Peut aussi désigner un abri souterrain.

A hole or tunnel dug by an animal, typically for use as a dwelling or shelter.

1. Animal shelterA2formal

   A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, such as a rabbit or fox, for living or hiding.

   terrier

   • The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.
   • Foxes often use abandoned burrows for shelter.
   • The ground was full of burrows made by moles.

   Synonymesdenearthholelairsheltertunnelwarren

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de creuser un trou ou un tunnel dans la terre, généralement par un animal, ou pour chercher ou examiner quelque chose en profondeur.

A verb used to indicate the act of digging a hole or tunnel in the ground, typically by an animal, or to search or delve into something deeply.

1. Dig a tunnel or holeB1formal

   To dig a hole or tunnel in the ground, typically for shelter or to move through.

   creuser un terrier

   • The rabbit burrowed into the soft earth to escape the fox.
   • Moles burrow through the soil in search of worms.
   • The prisoners burrowed a tunnel under the prison wall.

   Synonymesdigexcavategougehollowminescooptunnelundermine

   Antonymescoverfillseal

2. Move by diggingB1formal

   To move through something by digging or pushing aside material.

   Creuser en avançant

   • The worm burrowed its way through the apple.
   • He burrowed through the pile of papers on his desk.
   • The animal burrowed deeper into the snow for warmth.

   Synonymesboredigexcavategrubroottunnel

3. Search or delveB2informal

   To search deeply or thoroughly for something.

   Fouiller, creuser en profondeur

   • She burrowed through her bag looking for her keys.
   • He burrowed into the archives for historical documents.
   • The detective burrowed through the evidence for clues.

   Synonymesdelvedigferretforageproberootrummage