Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denned
verb
/dɛnd/
Definition
The past tense of ‘den,’ which refers to an animal’s home or lair.
Examples
- The fox denned in the rocky outcrop.
- After a long winter, the bears had denned safely in their cave.
- Many animals denned down to raise their young during the spring.
Meaning
To have lived or stayed in a secluded place, often referring to where animals make their home.
Synonyms
- housed
- habitated
- settled
