SINCE 1828
beaver
noun (1)
bea·ver
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plural beavers
Definition of beaver
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 or plural beaver
a
: either of two large semiaquatic herbivorous rodents comprising a family (Castoridae including Castor canadensis of North America and C. fiber of Eurasia), having webbed hind feet and a broad flat scaly tail, and constructing dams and partially submerged lodges
b
: the fur or pelt of the beaver
2a
: a hat made of beaver fur or a fabric imitation
b
: silk hat
3
: a heavy fabric of felted wool or of cotton napped on both sides
beaver
noun (2)Definition of beaver (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a piece of armor protecting the lower part of the face
2
: a helmet visor
beaver
verb
beavered;
beavering;
beavers
Definition of beaver (Entry 3 of 4)
: to work energetically
beavering away at the problem
Beaver
geographical name
Bea·ver
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Definition of Beaver (Entry 4 of 4)
1
river 280 miles (451 kilometers) long in northwestern Oklahoma forming the upper course of the North Canadian River
2
river 305 miles (491 kilometers) long Canada in Alberta and Saskatchewan flowing east into the Churchill River
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beaver
noun
bea·ver
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Kids Definition of beaver
: an animal that has thick brown fur, webbed hind feet, and a broad flat tail, that cuts down trees with its teeth, and that builds dams and houses of sticks and mud in water
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