BEAVERS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Beaver

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English beofor, befor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bever and German Biber, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘brown’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbiːvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a large semiaquatic broad-tailed rodent native to North America and northern Eurasia. It is noted for its habit of gnawing through trees to fell them in order to make dams.

Short Definition:

large semiaquatic rodent

Definition:

a boy aged about 6 or 7 who is an affiliated member of the Scout Association.

Short Definition:

affiliated member of Scout Association

Word: Beaver

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbiːvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

work hard

Short Definition:

work hard

Examples:
  • Bridget beavered away to keep things running smoothly

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