burrow
Verb
Dig or build a hole or tunnel in the ground as a shelter
The rabbits burrowed under the bushes to hide from the fox. The dog burrowed in the dirt to bury his bone.
Move or cause to move through something by digging or tunneling
The worms burrowed through the soil. The bullet burrowed through the victim's flesh.
Figuratively, to delve into something deeply or persistently
She burrowed into the books, hoping to find the answer. The reporter burrowed into the politician's past, looking for dirt.
To hide or take refuge
The children burrowed under the blankets to stay warm. The fugitive burrowed in the attic to avoid capture.
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