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- [bur-oh, buhr-oh]
- /ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ/
- /ˈbʌr.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bur-oh, buhr-oh]
- /ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ/
Definitions of burrowing word
- noun burrowing a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal for habitation and refuge. 1
- noun burrowing a place of retreat; shelter or refuge. 1
- verb without object burrowing to make a hole or passage in, into, or under something. 1
- verb without object burrowing to lodge in a burrow. 1
- verb without object burrowing to hide. 1
- verb without object burrowing to proceed by or as if by digging. 1
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Origin of burrowing
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English borow, earlier burh, apparently gradational variant of late Middle English beri burrow, variant of earlier berg refuge, Old English gebeorg, derivative of beorgan to protect; akin to Old English burgen grave, i.e., place of protection for a body; see bury
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Parts of speech for Burrowing
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burrowing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
burrowing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burrowing
noun burrowing
- borings — Machinery. the act or process of making or enlarging a hole. the hole so made.
- diggings — (usually used with a singular verb) a place where digging is carried on.
- mining — an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
- quarrying — an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.
Top questions with burrowing
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