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weasel

UK /ˈwiːz(ə)l/US /ˈwizəl/

noun5

  1. Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genera Mustela, Neogale, Poecilogale, and Lyncodon, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.
  2. A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
  3. Any of certain other species of the family Mustelidae.
  4. (informal, offensive) A devious or sneaky person or animal.
  5. A type of yarn winder used for counting the yardage of handspun yarn; spinner's weasel. It most commonly has a wooden peg or dowel that pops up from the gearing mechanism after a certain number of yards have been wound onto the winder.

verb3

  1. To achieve by clever or devious means.
  2. [with oneself] To gain something for oneself by clever or devious means.
  3. To engage in clever or devious behavior.
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Phrases with weasel

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