shrews (Meaning)
shrews
any of numerous small mammals that are related to the moles, are active mostly at night, and have a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and velvety fur, a scolding or bad-tempered woman, curse, any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur, an ill-tempered scolding woman
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shrews Sentence Examples
- The tiny shrews darted through the undergrowth, their needle-sharp noses twitching incessantly.
- The shrew's venomous bite could cause severe pain and even fatal paralysis.
- The brown-toothed shrews were known for their aggressive behavior and hyperactive metabolism.
- The water shrew's dense fur helped it stay afloat and swim through treacherous currents.
- The Pygmy shrew was the smallest mammal in North America, weighing a mere 2 grams.
- The shrew's keen sense of smell allowed it to locate prey and avoid predators.
- The Eurasian water shrew's diet consisted primarily of insects, worms, and small fish.
- The Northern short-tailed shrew's distinctive white-tipped tail helped it blend in with wintery landscapes.
- The shrew's life span was typically around two years, making it one of the shortest-lived mammals on record.
- The shrews' contribution to the ecosystem as insect controllers was often underestimated.
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any of numerous small mammals that are related to the moles, are active mostly at night, and have a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and velvety fur, a scol
viragos, battle-axes,furies, vixens, harridans, viragoes, fishwives, scolds, dragon ladies, harpies
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The tiny shrews darted through the undergrowth, their needle-sharp noses twitching incessantly.
The shrew's venomous bite could cause severe pain and even fatal paralysis.
The brown-toothed shrews were known for their aggressive behavior and hyperactive metabolism.
The water shrew's dense fur helped it stay afloat and swim through treacherous currents.
