ferret vs fitch
fitch vs ferretferret and fitch both are nouns.
ferret is a verb but fitch is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ferret | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| fitch | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
fitch is a hypernym of
ferret; that is, fitch is a
word with a broader meaning than ferret:
- ferret: domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits
- fitch: dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
| ferret (noun) | fitch (noun) |
|---|---|
| domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits | dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened |
| musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct |
| ferret (verb) | fitch (verb) |
|---|---|
| search and discover through persistent investigation | |
| hunt with ferrets | |
| hound or harry relentlessly |
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