brock
word
/ˈbɹɑk/
/bɹˈɒk/
Definition
'Brock' is an old English word for a badger, a small animal known for its black and white face and digging habits. It is mostly seen in literature or regional dialects.
Usage & Nuances
'Brock' is now rare and mainly literary or used in regional UK dialects. In modern English, use 'badger'. Not to be confused with the name 'Brock' (which can be a person's name).
Spanish: tejónPortuguese (BR): texugoPortuguese (PT): texugoChinese (Simplified): 獾Chinese (Traditional): 獾Hindi: बेजरArabic: غريرBengali: ব্যাজারRussian: барсукJapanese: アナグマVietnamese: lửngKorean: 오소리Turkish: porsukUrdu: سورIndonesian: luwak
Example Sentences
A brock is digging a hole in the forest.
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The children saw a brock near the river.
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Long ago, people called the badger a brock.
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You won’t find the word brock in most modern dictionaries.
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That old folk tale features a clever brock outsmarting hunters.
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If you visit the countryside in England, locals might still use the word brock.
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