beaver
//ˈbiːvər//
Noun
beaverSingular
beaversPlural
1
A large semiaquatic rodent native to North America and Eurasia, known for building dams and lodges from branches and mud.
Beavers build dams across rivers using branches and mud.
2
The soft, dense fur of a beaver, used in making hats and clothing.
This hat is made of beaver.
3
A hat made of beaver fur or a similar material.
My grandfather wore a beaver to formal events.
Verb
1
To work hard and persistently at a task.
She beavered away at her homework until midnight.