beaver

• اسم يدل على قارض مائي كبير ذي قوائم خلفية مكففة وذيل عريض مسطح، يشتهر ببناء السدود والأكواخ؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على فروه البني الناعم، أو اللحية الكثيفة، أو القبعة العالية، أو الجزء المتحرك من حاجب خوذة فارس في العصور الوسطى.

A noun referring to a large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail, known for building dams and lodges; also used for its soft brown fur, a full beard, a tall-crowned hat, or a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet.

1. Semuaquatic rodentA2formal

   A large, primarily nocturnal rodent that lives in rivers and lakes, known for building dams and lodges using branches and mud.

   القندس

   • The beaver is an important keystone species in many ecosystems.
   • We saw a beaver swimming across the pond with a branch in its mouth.
   • Beavers use their flat tails to slap the water as a warning signal.

2. Beaver furB2formal

   The soft, dense, and durable fur of the beaver, historically highly valued for making hats and clothing.

   فراء القندس

   • The trapper sold the beaver pelts at the market.
   • Beaver fur was a major driver of the North American fur trade.
   • The coat was lined with luxurious beaver fur.

   المرادفاتcastor

3. Beaver hatC1formal

   A hat, typically with a tall crown, made from beaver fur or a similar material, popular in the 19th century.

   قبعة السمور

   • The gentleman wore a stylish beaver hat to the opera.
   • Beaver hats were a symbol of status and wealth in the 1800s.
   • He carefully brushed his beaver hat before going out.

   المرادفاتhigh hattop hattopper

4. B2informal

   A thick, full beard, often associated with a rugged or masculine appearance.

   اللحية الكثيفة

   • He grew a magnificent beaver over the winter.
   • The lumberjack had a thick, dark beaver on his face.
   • He trimmed his beaver to a more manageable length.

5. Armor pieceC2formal

   A movable piece of armor attached to a medieval helmet, designed to protect the lower part of the face.

   حَاجِب المِغْفَر

   • The knight lowered his beaver before charging into battle.
   • The beaver of the helmet was intricately decorated.
   • He could see through the narrow slits in his beaver.

• فعل يعني العمل بجد ونشاط ومثابرة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'beaver away' أي كدّ في العمل دون كلل.

A verb meaning to work hard or industriously, often used in the phrase 'beaver away'.

1. Work hard or diligentlyB2informalbritish

   To work very hard and with great effort on a task or project.

   العمل بجد واجتهاد

   • He was beavering away on his thesis all weekend.
   • She beavered at the report until it was perfect.
   • They beavered through the night to meet the deadline.

   المرادفاتdrudgegrindlaborpersevereplug awayslaveslogstrivesweattoil