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squirrel - What does it mean?

Definition of 'squirrel'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(Sciuridae) (en-noun)
  • Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.
  • (Scientology|often|disparaging) A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.
  • One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.
  • Derived terms

    * gray squirrel * red squirrel

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use
  • Usage notes

    * In addition to the single-L forms (m) and (m) given above, the less-common double-L forms (m) and (m) are also attested in UK usage.

    Derived terms

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    Similar to 'squirrel'

    surreal, squarial, sharwal, shearwall, showreel, surroyal