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squirrels

squirrels is the plural of squirrel.

squirrels is the third-person singular simple present indicative of squirrel.

Meaning of squirrel

Noun

squirrel (plural squirrels)

  1. Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
    • tree squirrels
    Synonyms:
    sciurid
    1. (especially, when without a qualifier) Any of those distinguished typically by a large bushy tail; any of the tree squirrels of subfamily Sciurinae or phenotypically similar sciurids.
  2. (figuratively) Someone who displays squirrel-like qualities such as stealing or hoarding objects.
  3. One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.
  4. (derogatory, often) A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.

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Phrases with squirrels

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Questions about squirrels

What is squirrels the plural of?
Squirrels is the plural of squirrel.

Words near squirrels in the dictionary

  1. squirrelling around
  2. squirrelling away
  3. squirrelly
  4. squirrelpox
  5. squirrelproof
  6. squirrels
  7. squirrels around
  8. squirrels away
  9. Squirrels Heath
  10. squirrels in the attic
  11. squirrelsona

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