fox
Definition
- n. alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
- n. the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox
- n. English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806)
- n. English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691)
Word forms
- Past participle
- foxed
- Past tense
- foxed
- Present participle
- foxing
- Third person singular
- foxes
Example sentences
n.
He is as clever as a fox when it comes to solving problems.
vi.
The fruit began to fox after being left out for too long.
vt.
She felt he tried to fox her into believing his lies.