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Vocabulary Entry
gopher
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A burrowing rodent native to North America, known for its characteristic cheek pouches and tunneling behavior.
Example Sentences
"The gopher dug a series of tunnels in the garden."
"We spotted a gopher peeking out of its hole."
"Gophers can be a nuisance for farmers due to their burrowing."
V
verb
To work or operate in a way that is reminiscent of a gopher, especially in terms of digging or burrowing.
Example Sentences
"The team gophered through the dirt to install the new cables."
"He gophered around the yard, looking for hidden treasures."
"They spent the afternoon gophering after losing the ball in the bushes."