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Vocabulary Entry
beaver
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large semiaquatic rodent known for building dams and lodges.
Example Sentences
"The beaver is an excellent builder, constructing elaborate dams in rivers."
"We spotted a beaver swimming gracefully in the pond."
"Beavers play a crucial role in their ecosystems by creating wetlands."
V
verb
To work hard or labor, often used informally in the sense of 'to hurry' or 'to be busy.'
Example Sentences
"I need to beaver away at this project to meet the deadline."
"She was beavering away in the kitchen to prepare dinner for everyone."
"He spent the entire weekend beavering at his garden."