burro

n. [ Perh. from AS. burg, burh, hill + -ock. ] A small weir or dam in a river to direct the stream to gaps where fish traps are placed. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See 1st Borough. ] 1. An incorporated town. See 1st Borough. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A shelter; esp. a hole in the ground made by certain animals, as rabbits, for shelter and habitation. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mining) A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A mound. See 3d Barrow, and Camp, n., 5. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Burrowed p. pr. & vb. n. Burrowing. ] 1. To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place; to hide. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow in another. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]

Burrowing owl (Zool.), a small owl of the western part of North America (Speotyto cunicularia), which lives in holes, often in company with the prairie dog. [ 1913 Webster ]