Definition of "weasel"
- noun
The least weasel, Mustela nivalis.
Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.
The taxonomic family Mustelidae is also called the weasel family.
A devious or sneaky person or animal.
A type of yarn winder used for counting the yardage of handspun yarn. It most commonly has a wooden peg or dowel that pops up from the gearing mechanism after a certain number of yards have been wound onto the winder.
- verb
To achieve by clever or devious means.
To gain something for oneself by clever or devious means.
To engage in clever or devious behavior.
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