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Shrew

usgb/ʃruː/Volume
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Natural HabitatPlay
Shrews are often used to represent agility and quickness in nature-focused texts. SlideHis movements were as quick as a shrew.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
In stories, a 'shrew' character may embody slyness or resourcefulness. SlideShe was the shrew of the class, always finding clever solutions.
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Not a RodentPlay
Remember, shrews resemble mice but are not rodents, a fact sometimes mentioned in scientific contexts. SlideUnlike rodents, shrews have a more varied diet.
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