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squirrel

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

Translations

squirrelnoun

squirrels

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

écureuil

The squirrel darted up the tree, clutching an acorn in its tiny paws.

L’écureuil grimpa vivement à l’arbre, serrant un gland dans ses petites pattes.

Additional translations

écureuilPar métonymie, la fourrure de cet animal ; emploi surtout ancien ou littéraire.

écureuilAu figuré, personne qui amasse ou met de côté de l’argent ou des provisions.

Synonyms

squirrelverb

squirreled

Past Simple

squirreled

Past Participle

squirreling

Gerund

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

/ˈskwɝː.əl/

thésauriserSurtout pour l’argent ou des réserves ; registre courant.

She would squirrel away a portion of her paycheck each month for emergencies.

Elle thésaurisait une partie de son salaire chaque mois pour les urgences.

Additional translations

s’agiterPar analogie, en parlant d’un mouvement vif et nerveux.

Synonyms

put away

stash away

secret away

squirreladjective

more squirrel

Comp.

most squirrel

Super.

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

/ˈskwɝː.əl/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'of or relating to squirrels' or 'made from squirrel fur'.

d’écureuilEmploi adjectival lié à l’animal ou à sa fourrure.

She wrapped herself in a warm squirrel coat.

Elle s’enveloppa dans un manteau chaud d’écureuil.

Synonyms

Definitions

squirrelnoun

A small rodent with a bushy tail, typically found in trees and known for hoarding nuts.

The squirrel darted up the tree, clutching an acorn in its tiny paws.

A person who hoards things, especially money or food, in a manner similar to a squirrel.

He's such a squirrel, always saving every penny he earns.

The soft grayish-brown fur of the squirrel, used especially for trimming garments.

Her hat was edged with squirrel.

squirrelverb

To hide or store something away for future use.

She would squirrel away a portion of her paycheck each month for emergencies.

To move in a quick, restless, or fidgety manner, reminiscent of a squirrel's movements.

The children squirreled around the room in excitement.

squirreladjective

Relating to or made of squirrel or squirrel fur; resembling or characteristic of a squirrel.

She wrapped herself in a warm squirrel coat.