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masked shrew

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun masked shrew has 1 sense
  1. masked shrew, Sorex cinereus - commonest shrew of moist habitats in North America
    --1 is a kind of shrew, shrewmouse

Definitions from the Web

Masked Shrew

Description

The masked shrew is a small, mouse-like mammal belonging to the Soricidae family. It is widely distributed, especially in North America, and is known for its distinctive facial markings.

Parts of Speech

Noun, Adjective

Senses

Sense 1 (Noun):

A small mammal of the shrew family, characterized by its unique facial markings.

Example Sentence: The masked shrew often uses its long, pointed snout to navigate its surroundings.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Referring to something that is concealed or hidden.

Example Sentence: The thief used a masked shrew approach to carry out the heist undetected.

Usages

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, "masked shrew" typically refers to the small mammal with facial markings.

Example Sentence: The masked shrew is a common inhabitant of forests and grasslands.

Local Usage:

In local usage, "masked shrew" might be used to describe someone who conceals their true motives or actions.

Example Sentence: Be careful dealing with him, he can be quite a masked shrew.

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