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Zemni :: Zemni (n.) The blind mole rat (Spalax typhlus), native of Eastern Europe and Asia. Its eyes and ears are rudimentary, and its fur is soft and brownish, more or less tinged with gray. It constructs extensive burrows..

Unburrow :: Unburrow (v. t.) To force from a burrow; to unearth.

Burring Machine :: Burring machine () A machine for cleansing wool of burs, seeds, and other substances..

Burrow :: Burrow (v. i.) To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground..

Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow..

Tumbledung :: Tumbledung (n.) Any one of numerous species of scaraboid beetles belonging to Scarabaeus, Copris, Phanaeus, and allied genera. The female lays her eggs in a globular mass of dung which she rolls by means of her hind legs to a burrow excavated in the earth in which she buries it..

Burr :: Burr (n.) A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the gripe, to prevent the hand from slipping..

Burrow :: Burrow (v. i.) To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place; to hide..

Burr Millstone :: Burr millstone () See Buhrstone.

Armadillo :: Armadillo (n.) Any edentate animal if the family Dasypidae, peculiar to America. The body and head are incased in an armor composed of small bony plates. The armadillos burrow in the earth, seldom going abroad except at night. When attacked, they curl up into a ball, presenting the armor on all sides. Their flesh is good food. There are several species, one of which (the peba) is found as far north as Texas. See Peba, Poyou, Tatouay..

Tuko-tuko :: Tuko-tuko (n.) A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more nearly allied to the porcupines..

Cururo :: Cururo (n.) A Chilian burrowing rodent of the genus Spalacopus.

Earth :: Earth (v. i.) To burrow.

Toad :: Toad (n.) Any one of numerous species of batrachians belonging to the genus Bufo and allied genera, especially those of the family Bufonidae. Toads are generally terrestrial in their habits except during the breeding season, when they seek the water. Most of the species burrow beneath the earth in the daytime and come forth to feed on insects at night. Most toads have a rough, warty skin in which are glands that secrete an acrid fluid..

Burr :: Burr (n.) A ring of iron on a lance or spear. See Burr, n., 4..

Fiddler :: Fiddler (n.) A burrowing crab of the genus Gelasimus, of many species. The male has one claw very much enlarged, and often holds it in a position similar to that in which a musician holds a fiddle, hence the name; -- called also calling crab, soldier crab, and fighting crab..

Burr :: Burr (n.) The thin edge or ridge left by a tool in cutting or shaping metal, as in turning, engraving, pressing, etc.; also, the rough neck left on a bullet in casting..

Burr :: Burr (n.) The sweetbread.

Camp :: Camp (n.) A mound of earth in which potatoes and other vegetables are stored for protection against frost; -- called also burrow and pie.

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