burrowed

Burrow \Bur"row\, v. i. [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.
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   2. To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place;
      to hide.
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            Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are
            forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow
            in another.                           --Burke.
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   {Burrowing owl} (Zool.), a small owl of the western part of
      North America ({Speotyto cunicularia}), which lives in
      holes, often in company with the prairie dog.
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