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Vocabulary Entry
woodchuck
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large rodent also known as a groundhog, part of the marmot family.
Example Sentences
"The woodchuck burrowed a deep hole in my backyard."
"We saw a woodchuck waddling across the field."
"During spring, woodchucks emerge from hibernation to eat grass."
V
verb
Although not commonly used as a verb, it refers to the act of chucking or throwing wood.
Example Sentences
"He woodchucked the logs into the truck for firewood."
"On the camping trip, we spent the afternoon woodchucking sticks into the fire."
"They woodchucked branches to clear the area for the new construction."