[ˈbiːvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large semiaquatic broad-tailed rodent native to North America and northern Eurasia. It is noted for its habit of gnawing through trees to fell them in order to make dams

- a very hard-working person
(e.g: Hopkins was a regular beaver where gardening was concerned)

- a boy aged about 6 or 7 who is an affiliated member of the Scout Association


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English beofor, befor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bever and German Biber, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘brown’

[ˈbiːvə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- work hard
(e.g: Bridget beavered away to keep things running smoothly)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English beofor, befor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bever and German Biber, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘brown’

[ˈbiːvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the lower part of the face guard of a helmet in a suit of armour. The term is also used to refer to the upper part or visor, or to a single movable guard


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from Old French baviere ‘bib’, from baver ‘slaver’

[ˈbiːvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a woman's genitals or pubic area

- a bearded man


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: of unknown origin