beaver
noun
a large, amphibious rodent of the genus Castor, having sharp incisors, webbed hind feet, and a flattened tail, noted for its ability to dam streams with trees, branches, etc.
have beavered
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present perfectof beaver.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"They have beavered away trying this and trying that and the formulations have changed over the last 50 years, but not radically."
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2011
