marten (Meaning)

Wordnet

marten (n)

agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

Webster

marten (n.)

A bird. See Martin.

Any one of several fur-bearing carnivores of the genus Mustela, closely allied to the sable. Among the more important species are the European beech, or stone, marten (Mustela foina); the pine marten (M. martes); and the American marten, or sable (M. Americana), which some zoologists consider only a variety of the Russian sable.

The fur of the marten, used for hats, muffs, etc.

marten Sentence Examples

  1. The marten's sleek brown fur shimmered in the sunlight.
  2. The nimble marten darted through the forest canopy with ease.
  3. The marten's keen hearing alerted it to the presence of a potential threat.
  4. The marten's sharp claws provided it with a secure grip on the tree trunks.
  5. The marten's hunting instincts allowed it to stealthily track its prey.
  6. The marten's solitary nature meant it rarely interacted with other individuals.
  7. The marten's population had declined in recent years due to habitat loss.
  8. The marten's playful demeanor made it a joy to observe.
  9. The marten's territorial behavior ensured it had exclusive access to its hunting grounds.
  10. The marten's conservation status highlighted the importance of preserving its natural habitat.

FAQs About the word marten

agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weaselsA bird. See Martin., Any one of several fur-bearing carnivores of the genus Mustela, closely

mink, sable, rabbit, fisher, pelt, ermine, chamois, chinchilla, raccoon, badger

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The marten's sleek brown fur shimmered in the sunlight.

The nimble marten darted through the forest canopy with ease.

The marten's keen hearing alerted it to the presence of a potential threat.

The marten's sharp claws provided it with a secure grip on the tree trunks.