Burrow — Defs

01 n. An incorporated town. See 1st Borough.

1.
An incorporated town. See 1st Borough. See: Borough
2.
A shelter; esp. a hole in the ground made by certain animals, as rabbits, for shelter and habitation.
3.
A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.(Mining)
4.
A mound. See 3d Barrow, and Camp, n., 5. See: Barrow, Camp

02 v. i. To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits.

imp. & p. p. Burrowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Burrowing

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.” — Burke.

Phrases & compounds

Burrowing owl — a small owl of the western part of North America (Speotyto cunicularia), which lives in holes, often in company with the prairie dog.