hibernate
verb (used without object)
to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals.
hibernator
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a word derived from
hibernate.
Example Sentences
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As for who his favourite hefty hibernator is, Mr Fitz said he has officially endorsed Bear 747.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2022
A tropical hibernator, in contrast, could rely in part on high ambient temperatures to warm its brain enough for REM sleep.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2012
Then, starting at 11:30 a.m., the indoor fun will alternate with outdoor games every half-hour, as youngsters bundle up and wear their hibernator masks outside, where Buddy Bear will also tell tales.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2012
It cuddled in with the hibernator, who got up at once and took care of this baby.
From Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers by John Burroughs
But the most highly appreciated, that is the most feared and detested, of wild creatures was the common skunk, found everywhere, mostly a night wanderer and a hibernator.
From Ranching, Sport and Travel by Thomas Carson
