hackee

Thân thiện

A hackee scurries up a tree trunk with its cheek pouches full of nuts.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches: This term refers specifically to a type of ground squirrel, also commonly known as the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus). It is characterized by its small size, distinctive stripes on its back, and its behavior of living both on the ground and in burrows.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We watched a hackee quickly gather seeds and store them in its cheek pouches.
  • The hackee darted across the forest floor and disappeared into its burrow.

Advanced Usage

• The term hackee is primarily a regional or colloquial name. In formal biological or zoological contexts, the species is almost exclusively referred to as the eastern chipmunk.

Variants and Related Words

• Chipmunk (n): The more common and standard term for this animal.
• Ground squirrel (n): A broader category of squirrels to which the hackee/chipmunk belongs.

Synonyms

• Eastern chipmunk: The standard common name.
• Striped ground squirrel: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The word hackee is very specific and not widely used in general English. It is an example of a regional vernacular name for an animal. Learners are much more likely to encounter and should use the word chipmunk.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches

Từ đồng nghĩa

• eastern chipmunk
• striped squirrel
• ground squirrel
• Tamias striatus