1. living in or making holes or tunnels in the ground

1. the action of digging holes or tunnels in the ground

Examples

• The burrowing owl lives underground in prairie dog holes.
• Rabbits are burrowing animals that create extensive tunnel systems.
• The mole’s burrowing damaged the garden lawn.
• Burrowing helps many animals escape predators and harsh weather.
• The archaeologist studied ancient burrowing patterns in the soil.
• Earthworms improve soil quality through their constant burrowing.