squirrel
noun
any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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He has squirrelled some rich material from unpublished correspondence and forgotten cassette tapes.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 22, 2013