squirrel

US /ˈskwɝː.əl/
UK /ˈskwɝː.əl/
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a small mammal with a long bushy tail, native to most parts of the world. Squirrels typically eat nuts, seeds, berries, and insects.

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A squirrel quickly buried its nut in the garden.
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We saw a cute little squirrel climbing a tree.
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to store or hoard something, especially food, in a safe place

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He likes to squirrel away money for a rainy day.
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The children would often squirrel away candies in their pockets.
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