hedgehog Sentence Examples
- The tiny hedgehog scurried through the undergrowth, its sharp quills rustling in the breeze.
- The hedgehog rolled into a ball, its spines protruding outwards for protection.
- The mother hedgehog meticulously cared for her litter of baby hedgehogs, known as hoglets.
- The hedgehog's eyesight was poor, but its sense of smell and hearing were acute.
- The hedgehog feasted on insects, worms, and snails, snuffling and foraging in the garden.
- The hedgehog's sharp quills were both a defense mechanism and a means of communication.
- The hedgehog was a beloved pet, known for its gentle nature and unique appearance.
- The hedgehog hibernated during the winter months, curled up in a warm nest of leaves and twigs.
- The hedgehog's distinctive snuffling sound could be heard in the evening as it ventured out in search of food.
- The hedgehog was a shy and solitary creature, preferring to avoid human contact whenever possible.
hedgehog Meaning
hedgehog (n)
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines
hedgehog (n.)
A small European insectivore (Erinaceus Europaeus), and other allied species of Asia and Africa, having the hair on the upper part of its body mixed with prickles or spines. It is able to roll itself into a ball so as to present the spines outwardly in every direction. It is nocturnal in its habits, feeding chiefly upon insects.
The Canadian porcupine.
A species of Medicago (M. intertexta), the pods of which are armed with short spines; -- popularly so called.
A form of dredging machine.
A variety of transformer with open magnetic circuit, the ends of the iron wire core being turned outward and presenting a bristling appearance, whence the name.
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relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur, small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spinesA small
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The tiny hedgehog scurried through the undergrowth, its sharp quills rustling in the breeze.
The hedgehog rolled into a ball, its spines protruding outwards for protection.
The mother hedgehog meticulously cared for her litter of baby hedgehogs, known as hoglets.
The hedgehog's eyesight was poor, but its sense of smell and hearing were acute.
