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squirrel
[ skwur-uhl, skwuhr-or, especially British, skwir-uhl ]
noun
- 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 by away ):
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 sciurine
- any other rodent of the family Sciuridae , such as a ground squirrel or a marmot
- the fur of such an animal
- informal.a person who hoards things
verb
- informal.trusually foll byaway to store for future use; hoard
Derived Forms
- ˈܾ-ˌ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ܾ۱· ܾ۱· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of squirrel1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of squirrel1
Example Sentences
Shadow did not step on one of his chicks, the organization wrote, nor did Jackie accidentally knock a chick from the nest while slapping away a flying squirrel.
In recent studies, stimulating the same process that squirrels and bears go through in the winter has been shown to reduce the toxicity of radiation.
A UC Davis study found a population of Bay Area ground squirrels hunting and eating voles, suggesting the species may be more flexible in its diet than previously thought.
“We practice under the beautiful trees while squirrels frolic around, and soak in the benefits of nature while moving our bodies,” Phillips Brinker says.
Six or seven dead squirrels had recently been found around Burton Leonard near Harrogate, according to North Yorkshire Police.
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