Squirrels: meaning, definitions and examples

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squirrels

 

[ หˆskwษœหrษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

Squirrels are small to medium-sized rodents with long bushy tails. They are known for their quick and agile movements, as well as their ability to climb trees with ease. Squirrels are commonly found in parks, forests, and urban areas.

Synonyms

chipmunk, rodent, tree-dweller

Examples of usage

  • I saw a squirrel running across the park.
  • The squirrel quickly climbed up the tree to escape the danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "squirrels" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquilos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฒเคนเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eichhรถrnchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tupai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiewiรณrki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcureuils

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ardillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sincaplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋žŒ์ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู†ุงุฌุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veverky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veveriฤky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพ้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veverice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญkorna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั–ะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ardillas

Word origin

The word 'squirrel' originated from the ancient Greek word 'skiouros,' which means 'shadow-tailed.' Squirrels have been depicted in art and literature throughout history, often symbolizing agility, resourcefulness, and adaptability. They are a common sight in many cultures and are often associated with nature and the changing seasons.

See also: squirrel.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,414, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.