1 : to place in the ground and cover over for concealment The pirates buried their treasure. 3 : to cover with something The snowstorm buried my car. 4 : to cover up : hide I was so ashamed that I buried my face in my hands.
What does burying symbolize?
Burial is often seen as indicating respect for the dead. ... Some religions consecrate special ground to bury the dead, and some families build private family cemeteries. Most modern cultures document the location of graves with headstones, which may be inscribed with information and tributes to the deceased.
How do you spell burying a person?
verb (used with object), bur·ied, bur·y·ing.
- to put in the ground and cover with earth: The pirates buried the chest on the island.
- to put (a corpse) in the ground or a vault, or into the sea, often with ceremony: They buried the sailor with full military honors.
