1. a small rodent with a bushy tail that typically lives in trees and eats nuts

1. to store or hide something for future use
Usage: informal

Examples

• A gray squirrel ran up the oak tree.
• The squirrel buried acorns in the yard.
• We watched squirrels playing in the park.
• She squirreled away money for her vacation.
• He squirreled the documents in a safe place.
• The red squirrel has a fluffy tail.
• They squirreled supplies in the basement.