Found 4 items, similar to Mole.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: mole
tahi lalat
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: mole
andang-andang, tahi lalat
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: mole
mole
n 1: the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the
basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the
Systeme International d'Unites [syn:
gram molecule,
mol]
2: a spy who works against enemy espionage [syn:
counterspy]
3: spicy sauce often containing chocolate
4: a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
5: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from
shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
[syn:
breakwater,
groin,
groyne,
bulwark,
seawall,
jetty]
6: small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and
fossorial forefeet
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Mole
Mole
\Mole\, n. [AS. m[=a]l; akin to OHG. meil, Goth. mail Cf.
Mail a spot.]
1. A spot; a stain; a mark which discolors or disfigures.
[Obs.] --Piers Plowman.
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2. A spot, mark, or small permanent protuberance on the human
body; esp., a spot which is dark-colored, from which
commonly issue one or more hairs.
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Mole
\Mole\, n. [L. mola.]
A mass of fleshy or other more or less solid matter generated
in the uterus.
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Mole
\Mole\, n. [F. m[^o]le, L. moles. Cf.
Demolish,
Emolument,
Molest.]
A mound or massive work formed of masonry or large stones,
etc., laid in the sea, often extended either in a right line
or an arc of a circle before a port which it serves to defend
from the violence of the waves, thus protecting ships in a
harbor; also, sometimes, the harbor itself. --Brande & C.
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Mole
\Mole\, n. [OE. molle, either shortened fr. moldwerp, or
from the root of E. mold soil: cf. D. mol, OD. molworp. See
Moldwarp.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any insectivore of the family
Talpid[ae].
They have minute eyes and ears, soft fur, and very large
and strong fore feet.
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Note: The common European mole, or moldwarp (
Talpa Europ[ae]a
), is noted for its extensive burrows. The
common American mole, or shrew mole (
Scalops aquaticus
), and star-nosed mole (
Condylura cristata)
have similar habits.
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Note: In the Scriptures, the name is applied to two
unindentified animals, perhaps the chameleon and mole
rat.
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2. A plow of peculiar construction, for forming underground
drains. [U.S.]
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3. (fig.)A spy who lives for years an apparently normal life
(to establish a cover) before beginning his spying
activities.
[PJC]
Duck mole. See under
Duck.
Golden mole. See
Chrysochlore.
Mole cricket (Zo["o]l.), an orthopterous insect of the
genus
Gryllotalpa, which excavates subterranean
galleries, and throws up mounds of earth resembling those
of the mole. It is said to do damage by injuring the roots
of plants. The common European species (
Gryllotalpa vulgaris
), and the American (
Gryllotalpa borealis), are
the best known.
Mole rat (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of Old
World rodents of the genera
Spalax,
Georychus, and
several allied genera. They are molelike in appearance and
habits, and their eyes are small or rudimentary.
Mole shrew (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
short-tailed American shrews of the genus
Blarina, esp.
Blarina brevicauda.
Water mole, the duck mole.
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Mole
\Mole\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Moled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Moling.]
1. To form holes in, as a mole; to burrow; to excavate; as,
to mole the earth.
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2. To clear of molehills. [Prov. Eng.] --Pegge.
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