beaver

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее крупного полуводного грызуна с перепончатыми задними лапами и широким плоским хвостом, известного строительством плотин и хаток; также используется для обозначения его мягкого коричневого меха, густой бороды, высокой шляпы или подвижной части забрала средневекового шлема.esSustantivo que designa a un gran roedor semiacuático con patas traseras palmeadas y cola ancha y plana, conocido por construir diques y madrigueras; también se usa para referirse a su pelaje marrón suave, a una barba espesa, a un sombrero alto de fieltro o a la parte móvil de la visera de un yelmo medieval.frGrand rongeur semi-aquatique aux pattes arrière palmées et à la queue large et plate, connu pour construire des barrages et des huttes; le terme désigne aussi sa fourrure brune douce, une barbe fournie, un haut chapeau ou la partie mobile de la visière d'un heaume médiéval.deSubstantiv, das ein großes, halbaquatisch lebendes Nagetier mit Schwimmhäuten an den Hinterfüßen und breitem, flachem Schwanz bezeichnet, das für den Bau von Dämmen und Burgen bekannt ist; außerdem bezeichnet es das weiche braune Fell dieses Tieres, einen dichten Bart, einen hohen Filzhut oder den beweglichen Teil des Visiers eines mittelalterlichen Helms.ptSubstantivo que designa um grande roedor semiaquático de patas traseiras palmípedes e cauda larga e achatada, conhecido por construir diques e tocas; também se usa para designar sua pele macia e marrom, a barba espessa, um chapéu alto ou a parte móvel da viseira de um elmo medieval.zh指一种大型半水栖啮齿动物，后足有蹼，尾宽而扁平，以筑坝和建巢著称；也指其柔软棕色的毛皮、浓密的胡须、高顶帽子或中世纪头盔面罩的可动部分。arاسم 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.

1. Semuaquatic rodent A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБобрesCastorfrCastor (rongeur semi-aquatique)deBiberptCastorzh河狸arالقندس

2. Beaver fur B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБобровый мехesPiel de castorfrFourrure de castordeBiberfellptPele de castorzh海狸皮arفراء القندس

   Synonyme: castor

3. Beaver hat C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБобровая шляпаesSombrero de castorfrChapeau de castordeBiberhutptChapéu de castorzh海狸皮帽arقبعة السمور

   Synonyme: high hattop hattopper

4. Full beard B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruГустая бородаesBarba espesafrBarbe pleine et fourniedeVollbartptBarba cheiazh浓密络腮胡arاللحية الكثيفة

5. Armor piece C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗабралоesBarbote (pieza de armadura)frBeaver (pièce d'armure)deVisierptBabeirazh护颚arحَاجِب المِغْفَر

• beavers plural form
• beavers' possessive plural form
• beaver's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий усердно или прилежно работать, часто используется во фразе 'beaver away' (корпеть над чем-либо).esVerbo que significa trabajar con ahínco o diligencia, frecuentemente usado en la frase 'beaver away' (afanarse en algo).frVerbe signifiant travailler dur ou assidûment, souvent utilisé dans l'expression 'beaver away' (s'acharner sur une tâche).deVerb, das bedeutet, fleißig oder emsig zu arbeiten; meist in der Wendung 'beaver away' (sich abrackern, schuften).ptVerbo que significa trabalhar com afinco e dedicação, geralmente usado na expressão 'beaver away', indicando esforço contínuo em uma tarefa.zh动词，表示勤奋、卖力地工作，常用于短语 'beaver away'，意为埋头苦干。arفعل يعني العمل بجد ونشاط ومثابرة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'beaver away' أي كدّ في العمل دون كلل.

1. Work hard or diligently B2 informal british

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

   • 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.

   ruУсердно работатьestrabajar diligentementefrtravailler assidûmentdeUmsichtig arbeitenptTrabalhar arduamentezh埋头苦干arالعمل بجد واجتهاد

   Synonyme: drudgegrindlaborpersevereplug awayslaveslogstrivesweattoil

• beavered past participle
• beavered past simple
• beavering present participle
• beavers third person singular