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Definition of shrew

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Shrew (a.) Any small insectivore of the genus Sorex and several allied genera of the family Sorecidae. In form and color they resemble mice, but they have a longer and more pointed nose. Some of them are the smallest of all mammals..

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Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense..

Wise :: Wise (v.) Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty..

Dry :: Dry (superl.) Characterized by a quality somewhat severe, grave, or hard; hence, sharp; keen; shrewd; quaint; as, a dry tone or manner; dry wit..

Ranny :: Ranny (n.) The erd shrew.

Shrew :: Shrew (a.) Any small insectivore of the genus Sorex and several allied genera of the family Sorecidae. In form and color they resemble mice, but they have a longer and more pointed nose. Some of them are the smallest of all mammals..

Hard-headed :: Hard-headed (a.) Having sound judgment; sagacious; shrewd.

Water Shrew :: Water shrew () Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits..

Shrew :: Shrew (a.) To beshrew; to curse.

Argute :: Argute (a.) Sagacious; acute; subtle; shrewd.

Water Mole :: Water mole () The shrew mole. See under Shrew.

Foxiness :: Foxiness (n.) The state or quality of being foxy, or foxlike; craftiness; shrewdness..

Lean-witted :: Lean-witted (a.) Having but little sense or shrewdness.

Soricine :: Soricine (a.) Of or pertaining to the Shrew family (Soricidae); like a shrew in form or habits; as, the soricine bat (Glossophaga soricina)..

Slyly :: Slyly (adv.) In a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.

Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer..

Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Inclining to shrew; disposing to curse or scold; hence, vicious; malicious; evil; wicked; mischievous; vexatious; rough; unfair; shrewish..

Sorex :: Sorex (n.) A genus of small Insectivora, including the common shrews..

Ingenious :: Ingenious (a.) Witty; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious; as, an ingenious reply..

File :: File (n.) A shrewd or artful person.

Callid :: Callid (a.) Characterized by cunning or shrewdness; crafty.