squirl

/ˈskwɜr.əl/

Definitions

1. verb

to search or hunt for something, especially food, with a quick, darting motion

“She squirled through the forest, looking for wild berries.”

2. noun

a small mammal, especially a young squirrel, that moves quickly and erratically

“The squirls darted up and down the tree trunk.”

Synonyms

  • dart
  • hurry
  • scurry

Antonyms

  • dawdle
  • linger