muskrat

• Существительное, обозначающее среднего размера водного грызуна, похожего на бобра, родом из Северной Америки, известного своим темным блестящим коричневым мехом, который также используется в коммерческих целях.

A noun referring to a medium-sized, beaver-like aquatic rodent native to North America, known for its dark glossy brown fur, which is also used commercially.

1. Semi-aquatic rodentB1formalamerican

   A medium-sized, beaver-like rodent native to North America, known for its glossy, dark brown fur and its ability to live in wetlands.

   Полуводный грызун

   • The muskrat built its lodge among the cattails in the marsh.
   • We spotted a muskrat swimming across the pond with a twig in its mouth.
   • Muskrats are often mistaken for beavers, but they are much smaller.

   Синонимыmusquash

2. Fur of the muskratB2formalamerican

   The thick, waterproof, and glossy brown pelt of the muskrat, historically used in the fur trade for coats and hats.

   Мех ондатры

   • The trapper sold several high-quality muskrat pelts at the market.
   • Her vintage coat was lined with warm muskrat fur.
   • Muskrat fur was once a popular material for winter hats.

   Синонимыmusquash