squirrel

verb/ˈskwɪrəl/

Frequency rank: #6,164 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to store something away for future use; or the small bushy-tailed rodent known for hoarding food.

Illustration for the English word “squirrel”

Example sentence

Every autumn, the little animal would squirrel nuts away in hidden spots around the garden.

Synonyms & related words

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