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squirrel
[skwur-uhl, skwuhr-, skwir-uhl]
noun
plural
squirrels ,plural
squirrel .any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
any of various other members of the family Sciuridae, as the chipmunks, flying squirrels, and woodchucks.
the meat of such an animal.
the pelt or fur of such an animal.
a coat trimmed with squirrel.
verb (used with object)
to store or hide (money, valuables, etc.), usually for the future (often followed byaway ).
I've squirreled away a few dollars for an emergency.
squirrel
/ ˈskwʌr-, ˈskwɜːrəl, ˈskwɪrəl /
noun
any arboreal sciurine rodent of the genus Sciurus , such as S. vulgaris ( red squirrel ) or S. carolinensis ( grey squirrel ), having a bushy tail and feeding on nuts, seeds, etc
any other rodent of the family Sciuridae , such as a ground squirrel or a marmot
the fur of such an animal
informala person who hoards things
verb
informalto store for future use; hoard
Other 51Թ Forms
- squirrelish adjective
- squirrellike adjective
- ˈܾ-ˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of squirrel1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of squirrel1
Example Sentences
As Roz explores this strange new world, she encounters angry bears, a loquacious squirrel and industrious beavers, who regard her as a malevolent force.
In one study, raccoons and squirrels would sacrifice food to avoid tick-infested areas, suggesting that they valued the threat of parasites more than the promise of food.
“Just like the guidance in many parks and as it says on the signage in the park, we ask visitors to not feed the squirrels.”
The vase is a rare underglaze decorated with two squirrels hiding in a fruiting grapevine.
For every observation of a California poppy or a ground squirrel, there are three western fence lizards.
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