Water Shrew (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The water shrew has adapted to its aquatic environment with a dense layer of fur and webbed hind feet for enhanced swimming abilities.
- Researchers studied the water shrew's behavior in and around streams, noting its reliance on aquatic insects for sustenance.
- A water shrew swam rapidly across the surface of the river, pausing briefly to catch a fish before darting into the underbrush.
- The water shrew's webbed feet supported its weight as it walked on lily pads near the edge of the pond.
- Wildlife enthusiasts carefully spotted a water shrew perched on a nearby rock near the falls, observing the rare animal's unusual behaviors.