Sekirov Dictionary

ferret

/ˈfɛɹɪt/

noun4

  1. An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the European polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
  2. A black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes).
  3. (figurative) A diligent searcher.
  4. (old-fashioned) A tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.

verb2

  1. To hunt game with ferrets.
  2. To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.
forms

ferreted · ferreting · ferrets

Phrases with ferret

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