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beaver

Pronunciation: [ˈbiːvər]

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Learn how to use beaver in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a large, brown animal that lives in rivers and lakes. Beavers are known for building dams using sticks and mud. They have flat tails and are good swimmers.

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We saw a beaver swimming in the lake yesterday.

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The beaver didn't show up at all, despite our hopes to see it.

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What do you think a beaver eats in the wild?

Context: “industry”

(noun) the fur from beavers, which was once used to make clothing and hats. Beavers were hunted for their fur because it was warm and waterproof.

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In the past, beaver fur was very popular in fashion.

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Today, beaver fur is not widely used in clothing anymore.

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Why was beaver fur so valuable during the fur trade?

Context: “construction”

(verb) to build dams or lodges like a beaver does. When we say someone 'beavers away,' it means they are working very hard on something, just like a beaver would.

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She beavered away on her project, finishing it before the deadline.

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He didn't beaver away at his homework and ended up getting a low grade.

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Can you beaver away on your tasks without taking breaks?

How to pronounce beaver

Pronunciation: [ˈbiːvər]

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