Mole - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A mole is a small, burrowing mammal with velvety fur and tiny eyes. In chemistry, it refers to a unit measuring the amount of substance, equal to Avogadro’s number of particles.
Definition:
A small burrowing mammal with dark fur, or a spy embedded in an organization.
Synonyms:
spy, agent, infiltrator
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
ally, friend
Common Collocations:
mole hole, mole rat, mole cricket
Derivatives:
moleskin, moling
Usage Tips:
Use "mole" for animals or spies; context clarifies meaning.
Common Phrases:
mole in the ground, mole in the organization, blind as a mole
Etymology:
From Old English "māl," meaning spot or blemish, later adapted for the animal and spy meanings.
Examples:
- 1. The mole dug a tunnel in the garden.
- 2. She suspected a mole was leaking company secrets.
- 3. He wore a moleskin jacket to stay warm.
- 4. The mole's dark fur helps it hide underground.