Monday 6 August 2012

Mole


MOLE

-noun
pathology . a non technical name for naevus

-noun
1. any small burrowing mammal, of the family Talpidae, of Europe, Asia, and North and Central America: order Insectivora (insectivores). They have velvety, typically dark fur and forearms specialized for digging
2. golden mole . any small African burrowing mole-like mammal of the family Chrysochloridae, having copper-coloured fur: order Insectivora (insectivores)
3. informal . a spy who has infiltrated an organization and, often over a long period, become a trusted member of it

-noun
Also mol . the basic SI unit of amount of substance; the amount that contains as many elementary entities as there are atoms in 0.012 kilogram of carbon-12. The entity must be specified and may be an atom, a molecule, an ion, a radical, an electron, a photon, etc.

-noun
1. a breakwater
2. a harbour protected by a breakwater
3. a large tunnel excavator for use in soft rock

-noun
pathology . a fleshy growth in the uterus formed by the degeneration of foetal tissues

-noun
a spicy Mexican sauce made from chili and chocolate






















On a mole
A moleless mole
Looking for mole.





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