woodchuck
1 synonym for woodchuck, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large North American ground squirrel, also called a groundhog, known for digging burrows.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A reshaping of an Algonquian word (related to Cree and Ojibwe terms for "fisher," a different animal) that was later mistakenly attached to the groundhog because it sounded similar.
Full origin of woodchuck →Frequently asked questions
What does “woodchuck” mean?
The word “woodchuck” means a large North American ground squirrel, also called a groundhog, known for digging burrows. In plain terms, another common name for the groundhog, the burrowing rodent famous from Groundhog Day.
How do you pronounce “woodchuck”?
“Woodchuck” is pronounced WUUD-chuhk (/ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ in IPA).
How do you use “woodchuck” in a sentence?
Here is “woodchuck” used in a sentence: “A woodchuck had dug a burrow right under the garden shed.”
What part of speech is “woodchuck”?
“Woodchuck” is a noun.
