Meaning of the word gopher in English
What does gopher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gopher
US /ˈɡoʊ.fɚ/
UK /ˈɡəʊ.fər/
Noun
1.
a burrowing rodent with cheek pouches, native to North and Central America.
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The farmer set traps to catch the gopher damaging his crops.
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You can often see mounds of dirt where a gopher has been digging.
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2.
a person who runs errands or does odd jobs, especially for someone else.
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He worked as a gopher for the film studio, fetching coffee and making copies.
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I need a gopher to help me with these tasks.
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