Pronunciation: /wiːzəl/
noun a small carnivorous mammal with a long slender body and short legs, able to prey on animals larger than itself
A1 The weasel is a small mammal with a long body and short legs.
A2 Weasels are known for their agility and ability to hunt small prey.
B1 The farmer had to protect his chickens from the weasel that kept sneaking into the coop.
B2 The weasel's fur changes color depending on the season to help it blend into its surroundings.
C1 The weasel's keen sense of smell allows it to locate food even underground.
C2 Researchers have observed complex social behaviors in weasels, including cooperative hunting strategies.
verb none
A1 I weasel out of doing chores by pretending to be sick.
A2 She tried to weasel her way into getting a discount at the store.
B1 The politician was accused of weaseling out of answering tough questions.
B2 He managed to weasel confidential information out of his colleague.
C1 The lawyer was skilled at weaseling his clients out of legal trouble.
C2 She weaseled her competitors out of the top spot in the industry.
adjective none
A1 The weasel animal is small and fast.
A2 She had a weasel smile on her face as she tricked him.
B1 The weasel politician tried to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
B2 He was known for his weasel-like behavior, always looking out for himself.
C1 The weasel tactics employed by the company were eventually exposed by the media.
C2 Her weasel words couldn't hide the truth for long.
adverb none
A1 The weasel quickly ran across the field.
A2 Weasel-like, she sneaked into the room without anyone noticing.
B1 He weaseled his way out of doing the dishes by pretending to be sick.
B2 The politician weaseled out of answering the tough questions during the debate.
C1 The lawyer weaseled his client out of a hefty fine with clever arguments.
C2 She weaseled her boss into giving her a promotion by highlighting her achievements.
pronoun none
A1 Weasel is small and cute.
A2 Weasel can be found in various habitats.
B1 Weasel is known for its agility and speed.
B2 Weasel's fur changes color with the seasons.
C1 Weasel's hunting techniques are fascinating to observe.
C2 Weasel's adaptability to different environments is remarkable.
preposition none
A1 The weasel ran under the fence.
A2 We saw a weasel near the river.
B1 The weasel darted through the bushes.
B2 We spotted a weasel hiding in the tall grass.
C1 The weasel stealthily made its way through the forest.
C2 We watched the weasel gracefully navigate the rocky terrain.
conjunction none
A1 I saw a weasel run across the road.
A2 The weasel darted into the bushes before I could take a picture.
B1 Weasel though he may be, he is still a trustworthy friend.
B2 She tried to weasel her way out of taking responsibility for the mistake.
C1 The politician was known for his ability to weasel out of tough questions during interviews.
C2 Despite his charm, she could see through his weasel-like behavior and refused to trust him.
interjection none
A1 Weasel! That's not fair!
A2 Weasel! I can't believe you did that.
B1 Weasel! How did you manage to escape?
B2 Weasel! You always find a way to get out of trouble.
C1 Weasel! Your cunning ways never cease to amaze me.
C2 Weasel! Your ability to manipulate situations is truly impressive.
article none
A1 The weasel is a small animal with a long body and short legs.
A2 We saw a weasel dart across the road while we were driving.
B1 The weasel is known for its agility and ability to catch prey quickly.
B2 The weasel's sleek fur allows it to move easily through narrow spaces.
C1 Researchers have observed the weasel's hunting behavior in great detail.
C2 Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the weasel species.
formal The weasel is a small carnivorous mammal known for its slender body and quick movements.
informal I saw a weasel dart across the road while I was driving home.
slang That guy is such a weasel, always trying to get out of doing his fair share of work.
figurative Her smile was like a weasel's grin, sly and mischievous.
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