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beaver
/ˈbiː.vɚ/
Definition
1
A large semiaquatic rodent (family Castoridae) with a broad flat tail, valued for its fur and known for felling trees and building dams.
2
The soft, thick fur of this animal, historically used in making hats.
3
Informal (UK): A full beard.
4
Slang: A woman's pubic area, often humorously referenced in cheeky contexts.
5
Eager beaver: An overly enthusiastic or hardworking person.
Examples
The beaver engineered a dam so elaborate, it came with its own moat and gift shop.
He's a real eager beaver, volunteering to alphabetize the sock drawer at 6 AM.
Back in the day, gentlemen tipped their beaver hats; now we just tip our Uber drivers.
She accidentally flashed a bit of beaver while changing into her wetsuit – talk about a splashy entrance.