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burrow
/ˈbʌrəʊ/
noun
A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
verb
[no object]
1 (of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling.
1.1 with adverbial of direction Dig into or through something solid.
1.2 with adverbial of direction - Hide underneath or press close to something.
1.3 Make a thorough inquiry; investigate.
Origin
Middle English: variant of borough.
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Charlie asked Sam, "Can I borrow your burrow,
Just for today, not tomorrow?
Without it, I think I shall soon come to sorrow.
I think that the Wolf might just be real thorough."
