beaver
word
/ˈbivɝ/
BEE-vur
/bˈiːvɐ/
BEE-vuh
Definition
A beaver is a large, brown rodent known for building dams and lodges in rivers and streams, and for its strong, flat tail.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in nature contexts, documentaries, and children's books. Can sometimes appear in idioms like 'eager beaver' (a very enthusiastic person). Avoid confusing with slang meanings in some regions; the zoological meaning is most common.
Spanish: castorPortuguese (BR): castorPortuguese (PT): castorChinese (Simplified): 海狸Chinese (Traditional): 海狸Hindi: बीवरArabic: القندسBengali: বীভারRussian: бобрJapanese: ビーバーVietnamese: hải lyKorean: 비버Turkish: kunduzUrdu: بیورIndonesian: berang-berang
Example Sentences
A beaver builds its home in the water.
basic
The beaver has a big flat tail.
basic
Many beavers live in Canada.
basic
That dam was built by a beaver family.
natural
My little brother loves watching beaver documentaries on TV.
natural
Wow, look at that beaver swimming across the pond!
natural