B1nounnature
US/ˈbiː.vər/
UK/ˈbiː.və/
a furry animal with a flat tail that cuts down trees and builds dams in rivers
In context
The beaver built a dam across the small river.
Beavers use their strong teeth to cut down trees.
We watched a beaver swim slowly along the bank at sunset.
Words that go with beaver
noun + noun
- beaver damThe beaver dam raised the water level of the pond.
- beaver lodgeA beaver lodge stood in the middle of the lake.
- beaver furHats made of beaver fur were once very popular.
adjective + noun
- eager beaverThe new intern is an eager beaver who arrives before everyone else.
- busy beaverMy little sister is a busy beaver in the kitchen.