Definitions

1. noun

a small carnivorous mammal with a long body and short legs, often kept as a pet.

“The child was delighted to receive a ferret as a birthday gift.”

2. verb

to search carefully and thoroughly, often for something hidden or difficult to find.

“The detective had to ferret out the clues to solve the case.”

3. verb

to extract or obtain something, especially information, from a person or a source.

“The journalist had to ferret out the truth from the politician’s statements.”