Meaning & use
fox
A small wild animal related to the dog, known for its pointed ears and bushy tail.
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A red fox darted across the field just before sunset.
Farmers built a stronger fence to keep foxes away from the chickens.
A note on using this word
To outfox someone means to outwit them, reflecting the fox's traditional reputation for cunning in folklore.
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