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burrow

ˈbʌrəʊ

noun

nora

ˈnɔra· rzeczownik
Also
jama(f)
Definition

A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

Examples
The rabbit quickly disappeared into its burrow when it sensed danger.
Królik szybko zniknął w swojej norze, gdy wyczuł niebezpieczeństwo.
We found a badger's burrow hidden among the roots of an old tree.
Znaleźliśmy jamę borsuka ukrytą wśród korzeni starego drzewa.
Synonyms
holedentunnellair
Collocations
rabbit burrowbadger burrowdig a burrow

verb

kopać norę

ˈkɔpat͡ɕ ˈnɔrɛ· czasownik
Also
zagrzebywać siędrążyć
Definition

To make a hole or tunnel in the ground by digging, or to move into a place of concealment.

Examples
The mole burrowed deep into the earth, searching for worms.
Kret drążył głęboko w ziemi, szukając robaków.
She burrowed under the blankets to escape the cold morning air.
Zagrzebała się pod kocami, aby uciec przed zimnym porannym powietrzem.
Synonyms
digtunnelexcavatedelve
Collocations
burrow intoburrow underburrow through
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