fox

B2
Pronunciation
/fɒks/
/fɑks/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.

Example Sentences
  • The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2 Definition

Any 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).

3 Definition

The fur of a fox.

4 Definition

A fox terrier.

5 Definition

The gemmeous dragonet, a fish, Callionymus lyra, so called from its yellow color.

6 Definition

A cunning person.

7 Definition

A physically attractive man or woman.

8 Definition

A small strand of rope made by twisting several rope-yarns together. Used for seizings, mats, sennits, and gaskets.

9 Definition

A wedge driven into the split end of a bolt to tighten it.

10 Definition

A hidden radio transmitter, finding which is the goal of radiosport.

11 Definition

The fourteenth Lenormand card.

12 Definition

A sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.

2 Definition

To confuse or baffle (someone).

Example Sentences
  • This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me.
3 Definition

To act slyly or craftily.

4 Definition

To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)

Example Sentences
  • The pages of the book show distinct foxing.
5 Definition

To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.

6 Definition

To turn sour; said of beer, etc., when it sours in fermenting.

7 Definition

To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.

8 Definition

To repair (boots) with new front upper leather, or to piece the upper fronts of.