squirrel
//ˈskwɪr.əl//
Noun
squirrelSingular
squirrelsPlural
1
A small to medium-sized rodent of the family Sciuridae, typically having a bushy tail and living in trees, known for gathering and storing nuts.
A squirrel is gathering nuts in the park.
2
The fur of a squirrel, used in clothing or trimming.
This coat is trimmed with squirrel.
Verb
1
To hide or store something, especially money or valuables, in a safe or secret place for future use.
She squirreled away some money for emergencies.