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squirrel

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

squirrelnoun

squirrels

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

Translations

белка

The squirrel quickly climbed the tree.

Белка быстро взобралась на дерево.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

squirrelverb

squirreled

Past Simple

squirreled

Past Participle

squirreling

Gerund

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

/ˈskwɝː.əl/

Translations

запасать

He likes to squirrel away money for emergencies.

Он любит запасать деньги на случай чрезвычайных ситуаций.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

secret away

stash away

put 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'.

Definitions

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

She wrapped herself in a warm squirrel coat.

Synonyms