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shrew

/ʃɹuː/

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noun

Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae (order Soricomorpha).

Examples :

"The cat stalked something small moving in the grass; it turned out to be a tiny shrew, scurrying through the leaves. "

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noun

Certain other small mammals that resemble true shrews (order Soricomorpha).

Examples :

"The biologist noticed a tiny mammal in the field that, although not a true shrew, closely resembled one, so he cautiously classified it as a "shrew" based on its appearance. "

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noun

An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.

Examples :

"My mother-in-law is a real shrew; she constantly criticizes everything I do. "

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verb

To beshrew; to curse.

Examples :

"If I lose this game because of your mistake, I will beshrew you for the rest of the day! "

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