burrowing Meaning & Definition
What Does Burrowing Mean?
As a verb, burrowing means present participle and gerund of burrow. As a noun, it means The act or result of making a burrow.
Burrowing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of burrow
Burrowing as a Noun
- The act or result of making a burrow.
Verb
- To dig a tunnel or hole
- (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
The young girl burrowed into the bed.
- (with into) to investigate thoroughly
The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption.
Synonyms of Burrowing
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Burrowing synonyms and antonyms →Burrowing in a Sentence
The young girl burrowed into the bed.
The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption.
Word Forms & Grammar
burrowing
burrowing (plural burrowings)