burrower

/ˈbɜroʊər/
noun
  1. An animal that digs and lives in burrows.
    • The aardvark is a powerful burrower, using its strong claws.
    • Many desert animals are burrowers to escape the heat.
    • Rabbits are well-known burrowers that create complex tunnel systems.
  2. A person or thing that digs or searches deeply.
    • The machine acted as a burrower, drilling deep into the earth.
    • The detective was a tireless burrower into old case files.
    • She's a burrower who loves to uncover hidden facts.
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