Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: mole
IPA transcription: [m'oʊl]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: mole
    Meaning: small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet
  • Synonyms: breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty
    Meaning: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
  • Synonyms: mole
    Meaning: a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
  • Synonyms: mole
    Meaning: spicy sauce often containing chocolate
  • Synonyms: counterspy, mole
    Meaning: a spy who works against enemy espionage
  • Synonyms: gram_molecule, mole, mol
    Meaning: the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Usage examples
  • Mole,' replied Mr. Badger.
  • Mole above breath Means wealth.
  • 'Toad's hour, of course!' cried the Mole delightedly.
  • A mole on the eyebrow denotes that one will be hanged.
  • The Mole went to attend the summons, and the Rat heard him utter a cry of surprise.
  • 'It's of no use,' thought Mr. Mole. 'If I go outside, they will soon find me, and if I stay here, they will dig me out.
  • One moment he is awe-struck at his father's ghost, another moment he begins to chaff it, calling it "old mole"; one moment he loves Ophelia, another moment he teases her, and so forth.
  • Then he pressed on eagerly, and soon came to the little hollow in the wood; down he went, burrowing like a mole into the earth; the magic root did its work, and at last the treasure lay before his eyes.
  • The Mole and the Water Rat had been up since dawn, very busy on matters connected with boats and the opening of the boating season; painting and varnishing, mending paddles, repairing cushions, hunting for missing boat-hooks, and so on; and were finishing breakfast in their little parlour and eagerly discussing their plans for the day, when a heavy knock sounded at the door.