Ferret (Noun)
Meaning 1
Domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Domesticated ferrets require regular veterinary check-ups to prevent health issues common in the breed.
- A ferret's athletic ability makes it well-suited for hunting small game in confined spaces.
- Unlike their wild relatives, domesticated ferrets are typically unable to survive on their own in the wild.
- Ferrets are often trained to hunt rabbits and other small animals in a controlled environment.
- The albino ferret's lack of camouflage makes it less effective for hunting in open terrain.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.