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.
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.
Origin of squirrel
1Other words from squirrel
- squir·rel·ish, squir·rel·like, adjective
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How to use squirrel in a sentence
Possibility A1 was that Karun, being a scientist, needed protection, so the institute squirreled him away there.
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British Dictionary definitions for squirrel
/ (ˈskwɪrəl, US ˈskwɜːrəl, ˈskwʌr-) /
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: Related adjective: 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
(tr usually foll by away) informal to store for future use; hoard
Origin of squirrel
1Derived forms of squirrel
- squirrel-like, adjective
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