CEFR A2

squirrel

noun

Meaning

A small to medium-sized rodent with a bushy tail, known for its agility and habit of climbing trees and gathering nuts.

Examples

A gray squirrel darted across the lawn.
The squirrel's cheeks were bulging with acorns.

Synonyms: rodent

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squirrel (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɪrəl/

Definition

A small to medium-sized rodent with a bushy tail, known for its agility and habit of climbing trees and gathering nuts.

Examples

A gray squirrel darted across the lawn.
The squirrel's cheeks were bulging with acorns.
We watched the squirrel scamper up the oak tree.

How to Use squirrel

squirrel away (phrasal verb): To save or store something, especially money, for future use, often in a secret or careful way. — "She decided to squirrel away some money for a rainy day."

Synonyms of squirrel

Words with a similar meaning to squirrel:

rodent

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