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We procured from an Indian a weasel perfectly white except the extremity of the tail which was black: great numbers of wild geese are passing to the south, but their flight is too high for us to procure any of them.
Meriwether Lewis

Meaning of "weasel" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WEASEL

Old English weosule, wesle; related to Old Norse visla, Old High German wisula, Middle Dutch wesel.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WEASEL

weasel  [ˈwiːzəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WEASEL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Weasel is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WEASEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

weasel

Weasel

Weasels /ˈwiːzəl/ are mammals forming the genus Mustela of the Mustelidae family. The genus includes the weasels, European polecats, stoats, ferrets and European minks. They are small, active predators, long and slender with short legs. The Mustelidae family is often referred to as the weasel family. In the UK, the term "weasel" usually refers to the smallest species Mustela nivalis. Weasels vary in length from 173 to 217 mm, females being smaller than the males, and usually have red or brown upper coats and white bellies; some populations of some species moult to a wholly white coat in winter. They have long, slender bodies, which enable them to follow their prey into burrows. Their tails may be from 34 to 52 mm long. Weasels have a reputation for cleverness, quickness and guile. Weasels feed on small mammals, and have from time to time been considered vermin, since some species took poultry from farms, or rabbits from commercial warrens. They can be found all across the world except for Antarctica, Australia, and neighbouring islands.

Definition of weasel in the English dictionary

The first definition of weasel in the dictionary is any of various small predatory musteline mammals of the genus Mustela and related genera, esp M. nivalis, having reddish-brown fur, an elongated body and neck, and short legs. Other definition of weasel is a sly or treacherous person. Weasel is also a motor vehicle for use in snow, esp one with caterpillar tracks.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WEASEL


Basel
ˈbɑːzəl
biodiesel
ˈbaɪəʊˌdiːzəl
causal
ˈkɔːzəl
deasil
ˈdiːzəl
diesel
ˈdiːzəl
easel
ˈiːzəl
kursaal
ˈkɜːzəl
measle
ˈmiːzəl
menopausal
ˌmenəˈpɔːzəl
mesel
ˈmiːzəl
Mosel
ˈmoːzəl
perusal
pəˈruːzəl
postmenopausal
ˌpəʊstmɛnəʊˈpɔːzəl
refusal
rɪˈfjuːzəl
teasel
ˈtiːzəl
teazel
ˈtiːzəl
teazle
ˈtiːzəl
wheezle
ˈhwiːzəl
Wiesel
ˈviːzəl
wurzel
ˈwɜːzəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WEASEL

wearingly
wearish
wearisome
wearisomely
wearisomeness
wearproof
weary
wearying
wearyingly
weasand
weasel out
weasel words
weasel-worded
weaseler
weaseller
weaselly
weather
weather balloon
Weather Bureau
weather chart

WORDS THAT END LIKE WEASEL

blood vessel
Brussel
carousel
carrousel
Cassel
chisel
cold chisel
counsel
damsel
fuller´s teasel
hansel
IJssel
Kassel
mussel
Overijssel
russel
sel
tassel
tinsel
vessel

Synonyms and antonyms of weasel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «weasel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WEASEL

Find out the translation of weasel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of weasel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «weasel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

黄鼠狼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

comadreja
570 millions of speakers

English

weasel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नेवला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اِبْنُ عِرْس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ласка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doninha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেজি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

belette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Weasel
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wiesel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イタチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

족제비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Weasel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con chồn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வீசெல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तांबूस पिंगट रंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gelincik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

donnola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łasica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ласка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nevăstuică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουνάβι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vessla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

røyskatt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of weasel

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WEASEL»

The term «weasel» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.888 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WEASEL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about weasel

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3 QUOTES WITH «WEASEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word weasel.
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Daniel Berrigan
Because success is such a weasel word anyway, it's such a horribly American word, and it's such a vamp and, I think it's a death trap.
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Lewis Grizzard
The public, more often than not, will forgive mistakes, but it will not forgive trying to wriggle and weasel out of one.
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Meriwether Lewis
We procured from an Indian a weasel perfectly white except the extremity of the tail which was black: great numbers of wild geese are passing to the south, but their flight is too high for us to procure any of them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WEASEL»

Discover the use of weasel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to weasel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Weasel
But I know Weasel is real: a man, an Indian fighter the government sent to drive off the Indians -- to "remove them." Weasel has his own ideas about removal... Now that the Shawnees are dead or have left, Weasel has turned on the settlers.
Cynthia DeFelice, 1991
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Pop Goes the Weasel
Pop Goes the Weasel reveals James Patterson at the peak of his power. Here is a chilling villain no reader will forget, a love story of great tenderness, and a plot of relentless suspense and heart-pounding pace.
James Patterson, 2003
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Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes
This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom.
Albert Jack, 2009
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Weasel Words: The Dictionary of American Doublespeak
With more than 1,200 terms, this A to Z dictionary is a hard-hitting, politically savvy translation of all those evasions, put-on-holds, distortions, circumventions, obfuscations, and misleading terms used by government, businesses, and the ...
Paul Wasserman, Don Hausrath, 2005
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Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel: A Guide to Outwitting ...
And they are also weasels.' Just ask anyone who worked at Enron. In this book, Adams takes a look into the Weasel Zone, the giant grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities.
Scott Adams, 2003
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Crow and Weasel
Crow and Weasel, two young men from the northern plains, set out to tracel father than their people have ever traveled, crossing rivers and mountains, encountering danger, and learning the meaning of friendship.
Barry Lopez, 1998
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The Accidental Genius of Weasel High
A book for the Wimpy Kid who has grown into a Wimpy Teen Larkin Pace desperately wants a new camcorder.
Rick Detorie, 2011
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T Bone N Weasel
A resounding success with regional and stock theatres, this fast-moving comedy sparkles with exceptionally funny lines and situations as it details the hilarious reconciliation of a young couple about to be divorced--but still too much in ...
Jon Klein, 1987
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Never Tease a Weasel
Illustrations and rhyming text present animals in silly situations, such as a pig in a wig and a moose drinking juice, along with a reminder not to tease.
Jean Conder Soule, 2011
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Food Fray: Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Food
Here she combines solid scientific knowledge and a gripping narrative to tell the real story behind the headlines and the hype.
Lisa H. WEASEL Ph.D., 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WEASEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term weasel is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Deadpool' Stars Reveal First Looks at Ajax, Angel Dust and Weasel
If you pick up the special Comic-Con print edition of EW, you'll be greeted with new photos from Deadpool, offering first looks at characters who are not Ryan ... «ScreenCrush, Jul 15»
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Tailgaters most disliked drivers, weasels not too much of a concern
The weasel category would appear to include those who race up alongside a line of traffic in a lane they know is about to run out, then light up their indicators ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
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Weasel cub survives for four days in falcon's nest by hiding under …
Sneaky devil: A baby weasel snuggles in with a group of baby falcon chicks after being dropped into the nest as food by their mother. But that fact was lost on the ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
4
Conor McGregor responds to 'little weasel' Jose Aldo's drug-test …
McGregor commented on the mess Friday on Twitter, calling Aldo a "little weasel" and saying he had been tested -- urine and blood -- on May 23. Aldo will ... «MMA Fighting, Jun 15»
5
New and Old Generation of Wild Weasels Celebrate 50 Yrs
The Wild Weasels Tactic Conference consist of retired Wild Weasels engaging the current pilots of the 20FW to discuss current tactics and capabilities as well as ... «WLTX.com, Jun 15»
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'Deadpool' Movie News: 'Weasel' TJ Miller Reveals Major Spoilers …
Marvel generally likes to keep everything about their movies under wraps, but TJ Miller, who plays Weasel in the upcoming "Deadpool" threw caution to the wind ... «International Business Times, India Edition, May 15»
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T.J. Miller Confirms He's Weasel In Deadpool
Yesterday, T.J. Miller used the hashtag "WeaselThin" in a tweet. Most people took that as an unofficial confirmation that he would be playing Weasel, aka Jack ... «Comicbook.com, Mar 15»
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Photo of the day: bird-riding weasels are a national treasure
Remember the weasel riding a woodpecker that nearly broke the internet last week? Of course you do, it was brilliant. So brilliant in fact, that someone has put ... «Time Out London, Mar 15»
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Sign erected in park where 'one-in-a-million' weasel riding a …
THE site from where a "one-in-a-million" photograph of a weasel riding a woodpecker was taken has been marked with its very own commemorative sign. «Express.co.uk, Mar 15»
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Weasel bites off more than it can chew by attacking a heron
The aggressive mammal was seen leaping up and biting the large bird's beak, with the move quickly backfiring for the weasel who did not live to tell the tale. «Daily Mail, Mar 15»

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