Word
burrows
Phoneticsbur·rows
US/ˈbɝoʊz/
UK/bˈʌɹəʊz/
Definition
n. holes or tunnels in the ground that animals like rabbits or foxes dig to live in.
n. tunnels or excavations in the earth constructed by animals for habitation or refuge.
Examples
“The rabbits ran back into their burrows when they saw us.”
“Ecologists found several active burrows along the riverbank, suggesting a healthy population of water voles in the area.”
“Many desert species survive extreme daytime temperatures by retreating into deep burrows where the soil remains significantly cooler than the surface air.”
Examples
simple
“The rabbits ran back into their burrows when they saw us.”
contextual
“Ecologists found several active burrows along the riverbank, suggesting a healthy population of water voles in the area.”
complex
“Many desert species survive extreme daytime temperatures by retreating into deep burrows where the soil remains significantly cooler than the surface air.”
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to a network of tunnels or a colony of animals.
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