fox
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Sense 1
- noun
- B2
A wild animal like a small dog, with reddish-brown fur, a pointed face and a thick tail, that hunts small animals and birds.
A fox slipped through the hedge and crossed the empty road.
Foxes hunt mostly at night and rest during the day.
We found fox tracks in the fresh snow behind the barn.
The fox lifted its bushy tail and vanished among the trees.
Common collocations: a red fox · a wild fox · fox cub · fox tracks · a fox's den
Part of: Animals
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- C1
Someone who is very clever at getting what they want, often by tricking other people.
The old fox knew exactly how to avoid the awkward question.
He is a sly fox and always signs the better contract.
Watch that fox carefully, or he will take your best players.
Common collocations: a sly fox · a cunning old fox · a wily fox
Part of: Personality
Forms
- plural
- foxes