Meaning of the word squirrel in English

What does squirrel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

squirrel

US /ˈskwɝː.əl/

UK /ˈskwɝː.əl/

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.

to store or hoard something, especially food, in a safe place

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

hoard store stash cache amass

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