Definition of fox - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalwild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
- The fox darted across the field.
2.
cunning personclever and deceitful person
- He's a real fox in negotiations.
3.
animalfur of a fox, usually reddish-brown or grey
- She wore a coat made of fox.
4.
- She's considered a fox by many.
5.
maritimeDated small strand of rope made by twisting yarnsDated
- The sailor used a fox for the seizing.
6.
technologyTECH. hidden radio transmitter in radiosportTECH.
- Finding the fox was the goal of the event.
Verb
1.
deceptiontrick or deceive someone using cleverness
- She managed to fox her opponents with ease.
2.
confusionconfuse or baffle someone
- The puzzle completely foxed the students.
3.
intoxicationDated US intoxicate or stupefy with drinkDated US
- He was completely foxed after the party.
Images of fox
wild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail 
small strand of rope made by twisting yarns
Expressions with fox
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good looking older man with mostly gray or white hair
The actor has become a silver fox in his later movies.
experienced person clever and cunning
The old fox outsmarted everyone in the negotiation.
cunning person who uses trickery
Everyone knew him as the sly fox of the group.
very clever and tricky like a fox
He is sly as a fox when making deals.
very clever and good at deceiving people
She came up with a crafty as a fox plan to win the game.
situation where a predator is in charge of prey
Putting him in charge is like a fox guarding the henhouse.
dangerous situation due to an intruder
The security breach was a fox in the henhouse.
very fast or clever like a fox
She solved the puzzle quick as a fox.
acting in a way that seems irrational but is actually shrewd
Her risky investments made her seem crazy like a fox.
seems foolish but is actually clever and cunning
He acted dumb like a fox to trick them.
young offspring of a fox
The fox cub played in the grass near its den..
fox species with reddish fur, Vulpes vulpes
The red fox is common in North America.
arctic fox with white winter fur
The white fox blends into the snowy landscape.
very clever and good at solving problems
She was resourceful as a fox in finding ways to save money.
dark-colored fur of a fox
He wore a coat trimmed with black fox..
male fox
The dog fox was seen near the den.
small fox living in Arctic regions
The polar fox is well adapted to cold climates.
soccer player who scores many goals from close range
The striker is known as a fox in the box for his goal-scoring ability.
very sexually attractive person
Everyone at the party thought she was a stone-cold fox.
small fox with large ears from North Africa
The fennec fox is adapted to desert life.
makeup style creating an elongated eye shape
She used eyeliner to achieve the fox eye look.
north american grape plant with purplish-black fruit
The fox grape grows wild in many forests.
largest tree squirrel native to North America
The fox squirrel is often seen in city parks.
pair of socks belonging to a fox
The fox's socks were red and white.
Origin of fox
Old English, fox (fox)
Terms with fox included in their meaning
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animal
female fox
animals
young animal like a fox or rabbit
clothing
traditional scarlet jackets worn by fox-hunters
fox hunting
hunt young foxes during a specific season
hunting
drive a fox into its hole
Welsh breeds
either of two Welsh breeds with a fox-like head
hunting
blocking a fox's burrow to keep it out
desert fox
small nocturnal fox with large ears and pale fur in North Africa
acr: Fox News Channel
television channel that broadcasts news
internet
fox in internet or furry slang
acr: Fox Sports Network
TV channel showing sports events
gear
whip with hooked horn handle used in fox hunting
mythology
Japanese fox spirit with magical powers
abr: Masters of Foxhounds Association
group that manages fox hunting clubs and rules
animals
fox referred to in slang
religion
Christian sect founded by George Fox in 1660
animals
small black dog with a fox-like face
animal
female silver fox with silver-gray fur
hunting
cry to signal sighting of a fox
animal
male fox
animals
state of being a female fox
animal traits
having traits like a female fox
fox-like
resembling a female fox
foxlike
resembling or characteristic of a fox
Examples of fox in a sentence
The fox's den was hidden well. She played the fox to get the promotion. The fox in him always found a way out. The collar was trimmed with silver fox. Fox lined the hood of the vintage parka. Everyone agreed that the new bartender was a fox.
He was a fox in his college photos. He crafted a fox to secure the rigging. A fox was needed to complete the repair. Competitors raced to locate the hidden fox. The fox was cleverly concealed in the dense forest. He tried to fox the teacher with a fake excuse. The magician can easily fox the audience with his tricks. The magician's trick foxed the entire audience. Her sudden question foxed him during the interview. She foxed him with just a few drinks. They managed to fox the entire group at the bar.
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- French:renard, duper, ...
- German:Fuchs, überlisten, ...
- Italian:volpe, ingannare, ...
- Spanish:zorro, engañar, ...
- Portuguese:raposa, enganar, ...
- Chinese:狐狸, 愚弄, ...
- Japanese:キツネ, 騙す, ...
- Arabic:ثَعْلَب, داهَى, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוּעָל, לְהַטְעוֹת, ...
- Russian:лиса, обманывать, ...
- Ukrainian:лисиця, обдурити, ...
- Hindi:लोमड़ी, धोखा देना, ...
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