shrew

Meanings

• noun

  A small mammal of the family Soricidae, having a pointed snout, small sharp teeth, and a long bushy tail.

  - "The shrew is a small nocturnal mammal."
  - "Shrews are commonly found in Europe and Asia."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃɹuː/
   
   
   
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2. /ʃɹuː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ranny

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shrew
drew , new , brew , clue , queue

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Variants

List of all variants of shrew that leads to same result
shrew , shrewlike , shrews , shrewed , shrewing , tree shrew , tree shrews

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Etymology

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Old English screawa, probably related to the root shriewan 'to squeal'.

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Trivia

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1. Shrews are the smallest mammals in the world.

2. Shrews are omnivores and eat a variety of foods, including insects, seeds, and fruits.

3. Shrews are highly active animals and can move up to 10 miles per hour.

4. Shrews communicate with each other using a series of clicks and chirps.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soricidae: The family of mammals to which shrews belong.

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Culture

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In Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew', the term 'shrew' is used to describe a difficult or bad-tempered woman. In literature, shrews have also been used as characters in various stories and fables.

How to Memorize "shrew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, furry animal with a pointed snout and a long bushy tail. Visualize its small, sharp teeth and its nocturnal habits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shrew' with the image of a small, nocturnal mammal. Remember that it is a common name for several species of small mammals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squirrels Have Really Wide Tails' to remember that shrews have long bushy tails.

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