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Definition of otter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalaquatic mammal with webbed feet and smooth fur
- The otter swam gracefully in the river.
2.
- He identifies as an otter in the community.
3.
fashionsoft, dense animal pelt used to make warm clothing
- She wore a coat made of otter.
4.
fishingDated device for fishing that floats and carries a fishing lineDated
- He set the otter in the lake to catch some fish.
Images of otter
aquatic mammal with webbed feet and smooth fur 
device for fishing that floats and carries a fishing line
Expressions with otter
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North American semiaquatic otter, often noted for playful habits
We spotted a river otter sliding into the water near the bank.
marine mammal with thick fur, known for floating on its back
A sea otter floated on its back in the bay.
large South American otter known for its size and sociability
The giant otter is often seen in groups along the Amazon River.
species of otter native to Europe and Asia
The European otter is often seen near rivers.
african semiaquatic mammal of the Potamogalidae family
The otter shrew swims quickly in African rivers.
Origin of otter
Old English, otor (otter)
Terms with otter included in their meaning
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wildlife
North American semiaquatic otter, often noted for playful habits
animal
large South American otter known for its size and sociability
European otter
common European otter species
animal
species of otter native to Europe and Asia
Examples of otter in a sentence
The otter's playful antics amused the children. He's proud to be an otter among his friends. The club was full of otters and bears. The designer showcased a luxurious otter stole. Otter is often used in high-end fashion collections. The otter drifted slowly, carrying the bait.
Using an otter makes fishing much easier.
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- French:loutre, fourrure de loutre, ...
- German:Otter, LGBTQ-Mitglied, ...
- Italian:lontra, pelliccia di lontra, ...
- Spanish:nutria, artefacto de pesca, ...
- Portuguese:lontra, pele de lontra, ...
- Chinese:水獭, 毛瘦男, ...
- Japanese:カワウソ, カワウソの毛皮, ...
- Arabic:ثعلب ماء, رَجُل نَحِيف مُشْعِر, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹטְרָה, אוֹטֶר, ...
- Russian:выдра, рыболовное устройство, ...
- Ukrainian:видра, хутро видри, ...
- Hindi:ऊदबिलाव, ओटर, ...
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