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burrowing

/ˈbɜːrəʊɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does burrowing mean?

verb

The act of digging or making tunnels in the ground, typically by animals such as rabbits or moles. The act of digging or making tunnels in a place such as a hole or a pit.

Example

"The rabbit's burrowing habits allowed it to escape the predator."

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