groundhog
word
Definition
A groundhog is a small, furry animal that lives in North America and digs burrows in the ground; it is also known as a woodchuck.
Usage & Nuances
Found mainly in the US and Canada; 'groundhog' and 'woodchuck' mean the same animal. Famous for 'Groundhog Day', when its behavior supposedly predicts the end of winter. Not to be confused with 'gopher', which is a different animal.
Spanish: marmotaPortuguese (BR): marmotaPortuguese (PT): marmotaChinese (Simplified): 土拨鼠Chinese (Traditional): 土撥鼠Hindi: ग्राउंडहॉगArabic: جرذ الأرضBengali: গ্রাউন্ডহগ (উডচাক)Russian: сурокJapanese: ウッドチャック - グラウンドホッグVietnamese: chuột gỗ - sóc đất (động vật)Korean: 마멋 - 그라운드호그Turkish: dağ sıçanı (woodchuck)Urdu: گراؤنڈ ہاگ (وُڈچَک)Indonesian: marmot tanah - woodchuck
Example Sentences
The groundhog is digging a hole in the yard.
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A groundhog lives under the shed.
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I saw a groundhog near the road yesterday.
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Have you ever watched the movie about Groundhog Day?
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Every February, people wait to see if the groundhog sees its shadow.
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My dog gets excited whenever a groundhog appears in our backyard.
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