vole

*/voʊl/ or /voʊl/ *

Definitions

1. noun

A small, typically rodent mammal that lives on or near the ground and feeds on seeds, fruits, and vegetation.

“The vole’s tiny paws helped it navigate through dense underbrush.”

2. verb

To steal or pilfer (something), especially in a secretive or underhanded manner.

“She accused him of voleing money from her purse.”

Synonyms

  • mouselike animal
  • mousetail
  • rodent

Antonyms

  • large mammal