Definition
burrowers
noun
- plural of burrower; animals that dig or live in burrows
Usage: common in zoology and natural history contexts
Examples
- Rabbits and foxes are common burrowers found in meadows.
- The prairie dogs are skilled burrowers that create extensive underground colonies.
- Many burrowers emerge at dusk to search for food.
- Earthworms are among the most important burrowers in garden soil.
- The study examined how different burrowers adapt to sandy versus clay soils.
- Badgers are powerful burrowers with strong claws and muscular bodies.