mole

noun
UK: /məʊl/
US: /moʊl/

  1. A small, dark spot on the skin.

    1. She has a small mole on her cheek that she thinks is cute. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor examined the mole on his arm to check for any changes in size or color. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small, furry animal that lives underground.

    1. The mole dug a tunnel in the garden, leaving a line of dirt. [ ] [ ]
    2. Gardeners often try to get rid of moles because they damage plant roots and lawns. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person who works secretly inside an organization and gives information to another organization or country.

    1. He was suspected of being a mole, secretly working for the enemy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The investigation revealed a mole within the company, leaking sensitive data to competitors. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

double agent spy
mole verb

  1. To dig tunnels in the ground.

    1. The animal began to mole under the fence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Moles can mole through gardens, creating unsightly mounds of dirt everywhere. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mole" in English means: A small, dark spot on the skin., A small, furry animal that lives underground., A person who works secretly inside an organization and gives information to another organization or country..

The phonetic transcription of "mole" is /məʊl/ in British English and /moʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mole": double agent, spy.

Example usage of "mole": "She has a small mole on her cheek that she thinks is cute.". More examples on the page.