mole Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
    mol; gram molecule.
  2. noun a spy who works against enemy espionage
    counterspy.
  3. noun spicy sauce often containing chocolate
  4. noun a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
  5. noun a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
    groyne; bulwark; jetty; breakwater; groin; seawall.
  6. noun small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet

WordNet

Mole noun
Etymology
AS. mal; akin to OHG. meil, Goth. mail Cf. Mail a spot.
Definitions
  1. A spot; a stain; a mark which discolors or disfigures. Obs. Piers Plowman.
  2. A spot, mark, or small permanent protuberance on the human body; esp., a spot which is dark-colored, from which commonly issue one or more hairs.
Mole noun
Etymology
L. mola.
Definitions
  1. A mass of fleshy or other more or less solid matter generated in the uterus.
Mole noun
Etymology
F. môle, L. moles. Cf. Demolish, Emolument, Molest.
Definitions
  1. A mound or massive work formed of masonry or large stones, etc., laid in the sea, often extended either in a right line or an arc of a circle before a port which it serves to defend from the violence of the waves, thus protecting ships in a harbor; also, sometimes, the harbor itself. Brande & C.
Mole noun
Etymology
OE. molle, either shortened fr. moldwerp, or from the root of E. mold soil: cf. D. mol, OD. molworp. See Moldwarp.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Any insectivore of the family Talpidæ. They have minute eyes and ears, soft fur, and very large and strong fore feet. ✍ The common European mole, or moldwarp (Talpa Europæa), is noted for its extensive burrows. The common American mole, or shrew mole (Scalops aquaticus), and star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) have similar habits. ✍ In the Scriptures, the name is applied to two unindentified animals, perhaps the chameleon and mole rat.
  2. A plow of peculiar construction, for forming underground drains. U.S. 3. (fig.) a spy who lives for years an apparently normal life (to establish a cover) before beginning his spying activities.
Mole transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Moled ; present participle & verbal noun Moling
Definitions
  1. To form holes in, as a mole; to burrow; to excavate; as, to mole the earth.
  2. To clear of molehills. Prov. Eng. Pegge.

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