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burrows

The correct spelling is burrows.

How to pronounce burrows

noun

Say it like: Bur-row-s

The correct spelling is burrows. A mountain. For example: "The young girl burrowed into the bed."

Usage Examples

The young girl burrowed into the bed.

The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A mountain.
  2. 2.A hill.
  3. 3.A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
  4. 4.A heap of rubbish, attle, or other such refuse.
  5. 5.A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.

verb

  1. 1.To dig a tunnel or hole
  2. 2.(with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
  3. 3.(with into) to investigate thoroughly

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