Gopher ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gopher ( noun )

1. A small burrowing rodent with large incisors and dark fur, found in North America.
2. A machine or tool used for digging holes, especially in the ground.

Origin:

From the french gaufre, meaning "honeycomb" or "waffle", which is thought to describe the burrowing habits of the animal.

Examples:

1. The gopher dug a hole in the yard and ruined the flower bed.
2. He used a gopher to dig the post holes for the fence.
3. The gophers were causing damage to the farmer's crops.
4. The gopher's burrow was found under the bushes.
5. The gopher's teeth were gnawing on the roots of the plants.

(As a verb)

Gopher ( verb )

1. A small burrowing rodent with large incisors and dark fur, found in North America.
2. A machine or tool used for digging holes, especially in the ground.

Origin:

From the french gaufre, meaning "honeycomb" or "waffle", which is thought to describe the burrowing habits of the animal.

Examples:

1. The gopher dug a hole in the yard and ruined the flower bed.
2. He used a gopher to dig the post holes for the fence.
3. The gophers were causing damage to the farmer's crops.
4. The gopher's burrow was found under the bushes.
5. The gopher's teeth were gnawing on the roots of the plants.