Mole (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small congenital pigmented spot on the skin.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A spy who works against enemy espionage.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The secret agent suspected that a mole had infiltrated their ranks and was leaking classified information to the enemy.
- The organization took extreme measures to root out the mole who had been feeding sensitive data to the opposing side for months.
- It was a difficult task, but the counter-intelligence team finally identified the mole who had been hiding in plain sight.
- The mole's deception went undetected for years, causing irreparable damage to national security before being discovered.
- Years later, it was revealed that the high-ranking official had been a mole working for a foreign government the entire time.
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Meaning 3
Small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 4
Spicy sauce often containing chocolate.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The rich flavor of the mole sauce was enhanced by the type and quality of chocolate used in its preparation.
- In some regions of Mexico, a sweeter and thicker mole is made with a higher percentage of chocolate and spices.
- A small amount of melted chocolate is added to the mole paste to give it a deeper flavor and glossier appearance.
- The spicy and complex flavor of the mole sauce was balanced by the creaminess of the chocolate and the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Homemade mole sauce is often made with a blend of ancho chilies, almonds, and dark chocolate for a deep and slightly sweet flavor.
Meaning 5
A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
The molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The molecular weight of the compound was calculated to be 180 grams per mole.
- One mole of oxygen gas contains 6.022 x 10^23 molecules.
- The chemist carefully measured out one mole of sodium hydroxide for the experiment.
- The molar mass of carbon-12 is defined as exactly 12 grams per mole.
- A mole of any substance always contains the same number of particles, 6.022 x 10^23.