Beaver Definition & Meaning

beaver
noun
  1. the soft brown fur of the beaver
  2. a native or resident of Oregon
  3. a full beard
  4. a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
  5. a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face
  6. a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)
  7. large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges
verb
  1. work hard on something

"Beaver" in song lyrics

See how beaver is used in real songs:

  • "Now I'm just sitting there looking at the beaver"
    Chino Nino f/ Big Tymers — Pimps, Playas-n-Hustlas
  • "I'm in the Benz with a bow-legged beaver"
    Choppa f/ Master P — Choppa Style
  • "Our national mascot's a damn beaver"
    Classified — Oh...Canada

Usage tips for "beaver"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "beaver" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for beaver to find words that pair well.

Look up another word