beaver

US /ˈbiː.vɚ/
UK /ˈbiː.vɚ/
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a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to the Northern Hemisphere, known for building dams and lodges from trees and mud

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The beaver gnawed down the tree to build its dam.
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We saw a family of beavers swimming in the pond.
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the fur of a beaver

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She wore a hat made of soft beaver.
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The trapper sold the valuable beaver pelts.
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to work hard and diligently

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He's been beavering away at his new project all night.
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They beavered away to finish the report before the deadline.
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