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burrowing

Burrowing (noun) means the act of digging a tunnel or hole for shelter. Example: “Burrowing helps moles stay hidden from predators.”

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The act of digging a tunnel or hole for shelter.
"Burrowing helps moles stay hidden from predators."

How to Use Burrowing

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In plain EnglishThe activity of digging a burrow.

Word Forms

burrowings plural

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What does “burrowing” mean?

The word “burrowing” means the act of digging a tunnel or hole for shelter. In plain terms, the activity of digging a burrow.

How do you use “burrowing” in a sentence?

Here is “burrowing” used in a sentence: “Burrowing helps moles stay hidden from predators.”

What part of speech is “burrowing”?

“Burrowing” is a noun.

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