Meaning & Definition of Mole in English
English⟶
Mole
/moʊl/
noun
1. The molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams
- The basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the systeme international d'unites
synonym:
- gram molecule,
- mole,
- mol
2. A spy who works against enemy espionage
synonym:
- counterspy,
- mole
3. Spicy sauce often containing chocolate
synonym:
- mole
4. A small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
synonym:
- mole
5. A protective structure of stone or concrete
- Extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
synonym:
- breakwater,
- groin,
- groyne,
- mole,
- bulwark,
- seawall,
- jetty
6. Small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet
synonym:
- mole
Examples of using
Even if a hedgehog, a mole, an otter, a rabbit or an opossum look like a rodent, they aren't.
That person has a mole at the side of his eye.