woodchuck
noun
wood·chuck
ˈwu̇d-ˌchək 
: a grizzled thickset marmot (Marmota monax) chiefly of Alaska, Canada, and the northeastern U.S.
called also groundhog
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
But how accurate are the woodchucks?
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While a few animals such as woodchucks and bats are true hibernators, many others remain active in both rural and urban areas throughout the winter.
—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
This is the gold standard for keeping woodchucks out, says Owen.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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woodchuck
noun
wood·chuck
-ˌchək
: a stocky marmot mostly of Alaska, Canada, and the northeastern U.S.
called also groundhog
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