Fox (Noun)
Meaning 1
Alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The quick and cunning fox darted through the forest underbrush with ease.
- In the countryside, foxes were known to raid farms in search of easy prey.
- A beautiful red fox was spotted by a hiker on a remote trail in the mountains.
- Foxes are notorious for their ability to outsmart even the most seasoned hunters.
- At night, the desert landscape came alive with the haunting cries of the solitary fox.
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Meaning 2
English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
The Algonquian language of the Fox.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
The grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The beautiful thick fur of the Arctic fox was its most distinctive feature, helping to keep it warm in freezing temperatures.
- She wore a scarf made from the soft fur of a red fox, its luxurious texture a joy to touch.
- The taxidermied fox had its fur carefully arranged to mimic its natural pose, as if it were about to pounce on its prey.
- In the museum, we saw a stunning display of the fur of different animals, including the fox, each one highlighting its unique characteristics.
- The reddish-brown fur of the desert fox helped it blend in perfectly with the surrounding sandy terrain.
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Meaning 5
A member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 6
A shifty deceptive person.
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Meaning 7
English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691).
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Nouns denoting people.