beaver
noun[C]
uk/ˈbiː.vər/us/ˈbiː.vɚ/pluralbeaversorbeaverbeavernoun[C](ANIMAL)
ananimalwithsmoothfur,sharpteeth, and alarge,flattail. Beaversbuilddams(=wallsofsticksandearth)acrossrivers.
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Rodents & similar animals
- bunny
- capybara
- chinchilla
- chipmunk
- coney
- cony
- cottontail
- gerbil
- gopher
- groundhog
- guinea pig
- hamster
- lemming
- marmot
- mice
- prairie dog
- rabbit
- squirrelly
- vole
- woodchuck
beavernoun[C](PERSON)
informal
apersonwhoworksvery hard:
工作勤恳的人abusybeaver工作忙碌的人
See also
eager beaverinformal
Workers in general
- a man/woman of actionidiom
- anti-labour
- cutter
- drudge
- gang
- grafter
- labour
- machinist
- manpower
- night shift
- peon
- relay
- shift
- skeleton staff
- staff
- staffing
- team player
- the shop floor
- workhorse
- working party
beavernoun[C](BODY PART)
offensive
a woman'ssexualorgans
女性生殖器;阴部