nounπShareA red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail."The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."animalnaturebiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox)."The farmer built a fence to protect his chickens from the foxes that lived in the nearby woods. "animalbiologynatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fur of a fox."The expensive coat was made of foxes, making it very warm and luxurious. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fox terrier."My neighbor has two foxes; they are energetic and love to chase balls in the yard. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gemmeous dragonet, a fish, Callionymus lyra, so called from its yellow color."The aquarium showcased many colorful fish, including several vibrant foxes with their distinctive yellow hues. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cunning person."The foxes in the negotiation team always seemed to get the best deals for the company. "characteranimalpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA physically attractive man or woman."The media often portrays celebrities as foxes. "appearancepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small strand of rope made by twisting several rope-yarns together. Used for seizings, mats, sennits, and gaskets."The sailor used foxes to tightly bind the thick ropes together, securing the heavy equipment on the ship. "materialnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wedge driven into the split end of a bolt to tighten it."The carpenter used foxes to secure the shelf brackets to the wall, hammering them into the split ends of the bolts. "technicalpartmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hidden radio transmitter, finding which is the goal of radiosport."The ham radio club hid three foxes in the park, and the students used their antennas to try and find them. "sporttechnologyelectronicscommunicationsignaldevicegameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fourteenth Lenormand card."During the Lenormand reading, foxes suggested someone might be untruthful about their work performance. "astrologysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox."The knight polished his foxes, eager to show off the fine craftsmanship to the visiting lord. "weaponmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity."The salesman foxed the customer into buying a more expensive car than they needed. "characteractionhumanmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confuse or baffle (someone)."This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me."mindcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act slyly or craftily."He tried to fox his way out of the blame by pretending he didn't know anything about the missing cookies. "characterattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)"The pages of the book show distinct foxing."stationerywritingcolorconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment."The old brewery vats, neglected for years, foxed the beer, turning it sharply acidic. "fooddrinkchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn sour; said of beer, etc., when it sours in fermenting."The brewer worried that the warm weather might foxes the new batch of ale, making it undrinkable. "fooddrinkchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intoxicate; to stupefy with drink."The strong cider foxes him every time he drinks it. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repair (boots) with new front upper leather, or to piece the upper fronts of."My grandfather, a cobbler, still foxes worn-out work boots to make them last longer. "wearjobtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading