noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The storing of something when in abundance against a time when it will be scarce (after the manner of a squirrel) uncountable
2. 2
   The application of L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner. derogatory, often, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of squirrel form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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accumulateamassanimalantelopearmadillobat

Example

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"My grandfather taught me the good habit of squirreling away money for a rainy day."

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