squirrel — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.

   Synonyms

   sciurid

   Broader terms

   rodentmammalanimalcrittercreature

   Examples

   tree squirrels

   ground squirrels

   More examples (2)

   flying squirrels

   He also said that minks, muskrats, foxes, coons, and wild mice were found there, but no squirrels.

2. Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae. Any of those distinguished typically by a large bushy tail; any of the tree squirrels of subfamily Sciurinae or phenotypically similar sciurids.

   Usage

   • especially

   Synonyms

   scug

3. Someone who displays squirrel-like qualities such as stealing or hoarding objects.

   Usage

   • Figurative

4. One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.

5. A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.

   Usage

   • Derogatory
   • often

Verb

1. To store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use.

   Usage

   • Figurative
   • Transitive

2. To become distracted.

   Usage

   • Figurative
   • Intransitive

Noun

1. a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

   Broader terms

   rodentgnawer

2. the fur of a squirrel

   Broader terms

   furpelt