Definitions for squirrel

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squirrel squir·rel

Spelling: [skwur-uh l, skwuhr- or, esp. British,

IPA: /ˈskwɜr əl, ˈskwʌr- or, esp. British, ˈskwɪr əl/

Squirrel is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 143 anagrams from letters in squirrel (eilqrrsu).

Definitions for squirrel

noun

1. any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
2. any of various other members of the family Sciuridae, as the chipmunks, flying squirrels, and woodchucks.
3. the meat of such an animal.
4. the pelt or fur of such an animal:

verb (used with object)

1. to store or hide (money, valuables, etc.), usually for the future (often followed by away):

Origin of squirrel

1325-75; Middle English squirel Anglo-French escuirel (Old French escuireul) ≪ Vulgar Latin *scūrellus, *scūriolus, representing Latin sciurus (Greek skíouros literally, shadow-tailed (ski(á)

Examples for squirrel

Then, we see Mr. Rabbit in the woods crushing a squirrel to death with his bare hands.

You been seein' that squirrel that's been runnin' across the clearin'?

Instead, Vegard wore a squirrel costume and Bard wore a bear costume.

Williams said the RNC has not decided on a sex or a name for the squirrel other than HRC squirrel.

The next time that squirrel comes scootin' across I'll say, 'Now!'

Coy readers should heed the lesson learned by the young woman in “The squirrel.”

He waited until he was sure of striking before the squirrel could gain a tree-refuge.

Inside the squirrel suit, an intern named Justin can be found.

I think that squirrel will stop in the woods for the rest of its life, Peter.

The squirrel is provident, but no more so than he is fastidious in the choice of his food.