Definition of ferret
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
2
: an active and persistent searcher
ferret
verb
ferreted; ferreting; ferrets
Definition of ferret (Entry 2 of 3)
1a(1)
: to hunt (animals, such as rabbits) with ferrets
(2)
: to force out of hiding : flush
b
: to find and bring to light by searching
—usually used with out ferret out the answers
ferret
noun (2)Definition of ferret (Entry 3 of 3)
: a narrow cotton, silk, or wool tape
— called also ferreting
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The first known use of ferret was in the 14th century
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