gophers
word · lemma: gopher
Definition
Gophers are small burrowing rodents found mostly in North America, known for digging tunnels and mounds in the ground.
Usage & Nuances
'Gophers' is a plural noun for the animal; in sports, it may refer to teams, especially in Minnesota ('Minnesota Gophers'). Not native to Europe or Asia. Do not confuse with 'moles', a different burrowing animal.
Spanish: ardillas de tierra - tuzasPortuguese (BR): toupeiras-da-terraPortuguese (PT): toupeiras americanasChinese (Simplified): 地松鼠 - 囊鼠Chinese (Traditional): 地松鼠 - 囊鼠Hindi: गोफर (गोफ़र) - ज़मीन में रहने वाली गिलहरीArabic: الجيوب الأرضية
Example Sentences
There are gophers in the backyard.
basic
Gophers dig tunnels under the grass.
basic
Farmers often have problems with gophers eating crops.
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We saw a few gophers pop up by the hiking trail this morning.
natural
The baseball team is called the Golden Gophers.
natural
If your lawn has little mounds, you probably have gophers.
natural