ferret
/ˈfɛɹɪt/ · noun
Meaning
- An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
- The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.
- A diligent searcher.
- To hunt game with ferrets.
- (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.
- A tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.
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