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beavers

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/ˈbiːvərz/ · beav-ers

A large, nocturnal, semi-aquatic rodent known for building dams and lodges.

Meanings

nounformal

A large, nocturnal, semi-aquatic rodent known for building dams and lodges.

ایک بڑی، رات کی، نیم آبی چوہیا جو بند اور لاجز بناتی ہے۔

بھیڑئیے

bheerhiye

Synonyms

rodentanimalmammalچوہاجانورپستاندار

Common Collocations

  • beaver dam
  • beaver lodge
  • beaver population

Example Sentences

Beavers are known for their ability to build dams.

بھیڑئیے اپنے بندوں کو بنانے کی صلاحیت کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔

bheerhiye apne bandon ko banane ki salahiyat ke liye mashhoor hain.

The beaver is a key species in its ecosystem.

بھیڑئیے اپنے ماحولیاتی نظام میں ایک اہم نوع ہیں۔

bheerhiye apne maholati nizam mein aik ahem noo hain.

Scientists study beavers to understand their impact on wetland habitats.

سائنسدان بھیڑیوں کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں تاکہ وہ آبی زراعتوں پر ان کے اثرات کو سمجھ سکیں۔

scientists bheerhiye ka mutalia karte hain taake woh aabi ziraat par unke asraat ko samajh saken.

Easily Confused With

beavers vs. beavers:Beavers refer to the animal, while beavers can also refer to the colloquial term for a group of beavers.

Word Family

beaver
nounبھیڑئیے
beavering
verbبھیڑئیے بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of beavers building a dam with logs.

Picture a beaver working tirelessly to construct a dam in a river.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "beofor" — the animal beaver

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'beaver' has its roots in Old English 'beofor', reflecting its historical significance in European fauna.