fox (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /fɒks/
Definition
A wild mammal of the dog family with a pointed muzzle, bushy tail, and typically reddish-brown fur, known for its cunning.
Examples
A red fox darted across the field, its bushy tail trailing behind it.
The farmer worried about the foxes attacking his chickens.
How to Use fox
- foxes attacking (collocation)
- When foxes are hunting or preying on other animals. — "The farmer installed a stronger fence to prevent foxes attacking his sheep."
- a bit of a fox (idiom)
- Someone who is cunning or sly. — "He's a bit of a fox when it comes to negotiating prices."
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