woodchuck
Woodchuck (noun) means a large North American ground squirrel, also called a groundhog, known for digging burrows. Example: “A woodchuck had dug a burrow right under the garden shed.”
How to use woodchuck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother common name for the groundhog, the burrowing rodent famous from Groundhog Day.
Word forms
woodchucks plural
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A _____ had dug a burrow right under the garden shed.
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.
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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.