beavers

Variant of beaver

beaver definition

bea·ver (bē′vər)

noun

    1. pl. beavers -·vers or beaver -·ver any of a family (Castoridae) of large rodents with soft, brown fur, chisel-like teeth, webbed hind feet, and a flat, broad tail: they often gnaw trees down and build canals and dams to form beaver ponds in which they build dry, dome-shaped, island lodges having underwater entrances
    2. its fur
  2. a man's high silk hat, originally made of this fur
  3. a heavy cloth of felted wool, used for overcoats, etc.
  4. ☆ Slang the female genitals: often considered vulgar

Etymology: ME bever < OE beofor: for IE base see bear

adjective

☆ Slang designating or of a film, photograph, etc. in which the female genitals are exposed: often considered vulgar

intransitive verb

☆ to work hard, constantly, conscientiously, etc.: usually with away

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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