burrow down

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To move downwards into a soft surface, often for cover or comfort.

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Examples (10)

  • He switched off the lamp and burrowed down beneath the bedclothes.
  • The frightened rabbit burrowed down into its hole to escape the fox.
  • Feeling the winter chill, she burrowed down deeper into her warm duvet.
  • On a rainy afternoon, there's nothing better than to burrow down on the sofa with a book.
  • The mole quickly burrows down into the soft earth when it senses danger.
  • The children loved to burrow down in the big pile of autumn leaves.
  • To survive the cold, the desert tortoise will burrow down into the sand.
  • After a long day, I just want to burrow down under the blankets and sleep.
  • The puppy burrowed down between the cushions, making a cozy nest for itself.
  • He felt a sense of security as he burrowed down into his sleeping bag.