Squirrel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskwɪ.ɹ(ə)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squirrel is a noun meaning Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
Meaning
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
More Meanings
- Someone who displays squirrel-like qualities such as stealing or hoarding objects.
- One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.
- (Scientology, often derogatory) A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.
- (transitive) To store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use
- (intransitive) To become distracted
Example Sentences
tree squirrels
ground squirrels
flying squirrels
He also said that minks, muskrats, foxes, coons, and wild mice were found there, but no squirrels.
Word Forms
- squirrels
- squirril
- squirreling
- squirrelling
- squirreled
- squirrelled
Synonyms for squirrel
Depending on context, synonyms include sciurid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chipmunk, bird, mole, fart, flatulence, store.
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