Definitions

1. noun

A small insectivorous mammal with a stocky body, short legs, and a sensitive sense of smell, often living underground.

“The garden was overrun with moles that were digging up the flowers.”

2. noun

A small spot or patch on the skin, often a birthmark or a mark caused by an injury.

“The mole on her cheek was quite noticeable.”

3. verb

To take or get something secretly or surreptitiously.

“She molested the wallet from the table and ran out of the room.”

4. verb

To damage or harm something, especially the environment or a country’s economy.

“The company’s actions were accused of molesting the local ecosystem.”

5. verb

To secretly take or obtain something, especially information or data.

“The hackers were accused of molesting sensitive data from the company’s servers.”

6. noun

An underground warren or tunnel system, especially one made by moles.

“The mole network under the city was vast and complex.”