ferret Antonyms

Meaning of ferret

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ferret (n)

musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct

domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits

Wordnet

ferret (v)

hound or harry relentlessly

hunt with ferrets

search and discover through persistent investigation

Webster

ferret (n.)

An animal of the Weasel family (Mustela / Putorius furo), about fourteen inches in length, of a pale yellow or white color, with red eyes. It is a native of Africa, but has been domesticated in Europe. Ferrets are used to drive rabbits and rats out of their holes.

To drive or hunt out of a lurking place, as a ferret does the cony; to search out by patient and sagacious efforts; -- often used with out; as, to ferret out a secret.

A kind of narrow tape, usually made of woolen; sometimes of cotton or silk; -- called also ferreting.

The iron used for trying the melted glass to see if is fit to work, and for shaping the rings at the mouths of bottles.

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musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct, domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits, hou

hawk, trap, hound,dog, run down,capture, hunt, gun (for), net, course

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The ferret scurried through the tunnels of the abandoned warehouse, its beady eyes scanning the darkness for prey.

The ferret's long, slender body allowed it to navigate the tight spaces with ease, its sharp claws gripping the rough stone walls.

The ferret's keen sense of smell led it to a hidden stash of nuts, which it quickly devoured with gusto.

The ferret's playful nature was evident as it rolled around in the dirt, its tail swishing back and forth.