mole
Translation
mole
Examples
A mole dug tunnels in our yard.
A mole dug tunnels in our yard.
She has a small mole on her cheek.
She has a small mole on her cheek.
They discovered a mole in the agency.
They discovered a mole in the agency.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an/the)) mole (animal, skin spot, or spy). She has a mole on her face.
Similar Words
Synonyms (spy): infiltrator, double agent
Etymology
Three different origins. Animal: Middle English. Skin spot: Old English 'māl' (spot). Spy: A metaphor from the animal's hidden, burrowing nature.
Memory Tips
A spy (mole) digs for secrets, like the animal (mole). A skin spot (mole) is a dark spot on the 'ground' of your skin.