All Definitions for Beaver
Below are all the dictionary definitions of beaver:
1A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet, native to the Northern Hemisphere.
2The fur of the beaver.
3A hat, of various shapes, made from a felted beaver fur (or later of silk), fashionable in Europe between 1550 and 1850.
4Beaver pelts as an article of exchange or as a standard of value.
5Beaver cloth, a heavy felted woollen cloth, used chiefly for making overcoats.
6A brown colour, like that of a beaver.
7The pubic hair near a vulva or a vulva itself
8(attributively) denoting films or literature featuring nude women.
9A woman, especially one who is sexually attractive.
10To form a felt-like texture, similar to the way beaver fur is used for felt-making.
11To work hard.
12To cut a continuous ring around a tree that one is felling.
13A move in response to being doubled, in which one immediately doubles the stakes again, keeping the doubling cube on one’s own side of the board.
14After being doubled, to immediately double the stakes again, a move that keeps the doubling cube on one’s own side of the board.
15To spot a beard in a game of beaver.
16Butter.
17A game, in which points are scored by spotting beards.
18A beard or a bearded person.
19A surname.
20A number of places in the United States:
21A native or resident of the American state of Oregon.
22A member of the youngest wing of the Scout movement, composed of groups for children, traditionally boys, of approximately five to seven years of age.
23The Dane-zaa people, indigenous to northern Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
24A census-designated place in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
25A town in Carroll County, Arkansas.
26A minor city in Amaqua Township, Boone County, Iowa.
27A township and census-designated place therein, in Barton County, Kansas.
28An unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky.
29A township and unincorporated community therein, in Bay County, Michigan.
30An unincorporated community in Baldwin Township, Delta County, Michigan.
31An unincorporated community in Whitewater Township, Winona County, Minnesota.
32A village in Pike County, Ohio.
33A town, the county seat of Beaver County, Oklahoma.
34An unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon.
35A borough, the county seat of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
36A city, the county seat of Beaver County, Utah.
37An unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington.
38A census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
39A town in Clark County, Wisconsin.
40A town and unincorporated community therein, in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
41A town in Polk County, Wisconsin.
42A number of other townships in the United States, listed under Beaver Township.
43Alternative letter-case form of Beaver (“member of the youngest wing of the Scout movement”). [(countable) A surname.]
44Alternative spelling of bevor (“part of a helmet”). [(historical) A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two parts, called upper bevor and lower bevor.]
45Alternative letter-case form of beaver (“beard-spotting game”). [(countable) A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet, native to the Northern Hemisphere.]
About synonyms for beaver
Finding the right synonym for beaver helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet, native to the Northern Hemisphere.", beaver has 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Castor is the most direct replacement in most situations.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for beaver, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.