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mole

/mɔʊl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small animal that burrows in the ground, typically having a pointed snout and being covered in fur.

    - "The mole in my garden keeps digging up my flowers."
    - "Moles are active during the day, but they are rarely seen."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

birthmark , naevus , nevus , nævus , mouldwarp , moll , gram molecule
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mole
sole , goal , moral , role
Variants
List of all variants of mole that leads to same result
mol , mole , moles , mols , mole cricket , mole crickets , mole rat , mole rats , naked mole rat , naked mole rats
Etymology
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Old English 'mōla', from a Proto-Germanic word meaning 'swelling'.

Trivia
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  1. Moles have poor eyesight and rely on their highly sensitive sense of touch to navigate their underground tunnels.

  2. Moles are the only mammals that have no external ears.

  3. The largest mole ever recorded was over 30 inches long and weighed over 3 pounds.

Related Concepts
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  1. molehill: A small mound of earth, often created by a mole's burrowing activities.

  2. mole rat: A type of rodent that lives in underground tunnels, similar to a mole.

Culture
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In literature, moles are often used as metaphors for secrets or subterfuge. In art, they have been depicted in various ways, from cute and cuddly to menacing and threatening.

How to Memorize "mole"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, furry animal with a pointed snout and short legs, digging in the ground.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mole' with the image of a burrowing animal.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Moles Make Mountains' to remember the definition of a mole.

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