<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus <em>Sciurus</em>, of the family <em>Sciuridae</em></li><li>Any of various other members of the family <em>Sciuridae</em>, such as the chipmunks, flying squirrels, and woodchucks</li><li>The meat of such an animal</li><li>The pelt or fur of such an animal: a coat trimmed with squirrel</li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with object) squirreled, squirreling or (especially British) squirrelled, squirrelling: to store or hide (money, valuables, etc.), usually for the future (often followed by away): I've squirreled away a few dollars for an emergency.</li></ul>