Burrow vs. Furrow — What's the Difference?

A den or hole dug by animals for living and protection.

A narrow trench made in the soil by a plow.

A habitat formed by excavating the earth.

A method of managing water flow in fields.

An underground refuge built to escape harsh conditions.

A plowed track that aids in systematic planting.

A natural underground system used for raising young.

A soil preparation technique enhancing aeration.

A protective tunnel system against predators.

A long, narrow groove dug for agricultural purposes.

A burrow is a hole or tunnel excavated into the ground by an animal to construct a space suitable for habitation or temporary refuge, or as a byproduct of locomotion. Burrows provide a form of shelter against predation and exposure to the elements and can be found in nearly every biome and among various biological interactions.

A long, narrow, shallow trench made in the ground by a plow.

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

A rut, groove, or narrow depression

(of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling

A deep wrinkle in the skin, as on the forehead.

A hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a small animal, such as a rabbit or mole, for habitation or refuge.

To make long, narrow, shallow trenches in; plow.

A narrow or snug place.

To form grooves or deep wrinkles in.

To dig a hole or tunnel for habitation or refuge.

To become furrowed or wrinkled.

To live or hide in such a place.

A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.

To move or progress by or as if by digging or tunneling:"Suddenly the tn is burrowing through the pinewoods"(William Styron).

Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal.

To make by or as if by tunneling.

A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.

To dig a hole or tunnel in or through.

(transitive) To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).

(Arcc)To hide in or as if in a burrow.

(transitive) To wrinkle.

A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.

(transitive) To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.

(mining) A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.

(intransitive) to become furrowed

Obsolete form of barrowA mound.

A trench in the earth made by, or as by, a plow.

Obsolete form of boroughAn incorporated town.

Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal; a wrinkle on the face; as, the furrows of age.

(intransitive) to dig a tunnel or hole

To cut a furrow in; to make furrows in; to plow; as, to furrow the ground or sea.

(intransitive) (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

To mark with channels or with wrinkles.

(intransitive) (with into) to investigate thoroughly

A long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)

An incorporated town. See 1st Borough.

A slight depression in the smoothness of a surface;

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

Hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove;

A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.

Make wrinkled or creased;

To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits.

Cut a furrow into a columns

To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place; to hide.

A hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter

Move through by or as by digging;

The depth of burrows can vary widely depending on the animal, ranging from a few inches to several feet underground.

Furrows are typically made using a plow or similar agricultural equipment.

Animals use their natural surroundings, primarily soil and vegetation, to construct burrows.

No, furrows are usually temporary and may be re-plowed or adjusted as needed for different crops or seasons.

Burrows are used by animals as protective homes and places to raise their young.

Yes, burrows can enhance soil health and provide habitats for other organisms, positively impacting biodiversity.

It can be, especially when managed sustainably, though it also has potential for causing soil erosion if not properly handled.

Burrows provide a safe, hidden space away from predators and harsh environmental conditions.

Crops that require efficient water distribution and root space, such as corn and potatoes, often benefit from furrowing.

Not all; burrowing is specific to certain species that have evolved this behavior for survival.

Furrows are primarily used to organize space in fields, manage irrigation, and facilitate plant growth.

Many but not all; some modern techniques use different methods for soil management and crop planting.

Burrows are common in areas like forests, deserts, and grasslands, wherever burrowing animals live.

The time can vary, but with modern machinery, a field can be furrowed in just a few hours.

Yes, techniques such as no-till farming and drip irrigation are popular alternatives that reduce soil disturbance.