Beaver — Defs

01 n. An amphibious rodent, of the genus Castor.

1.
An amphibious rodent, of the genus Castor.(Zool.)
2.
The fur of the beaver.
3.
A hat, formerly made of the fur of the beaver, but now usually of silk.
“A brown beaver slouched over his eyes.” — Prescott.
4.
Beaver cloth, a heavy felted woolen cloth, used chiefly for making overcoats.
5.
A man's beard.
6.
The hair on a woman's pubic area; -- vulgar.[vulgar slang]
7.
A woman; -- vulgar and offensive.[vulgar slang]
8.
A person who works enthusiastically and diligently; -- used especially in the phrase eager beaver.[informal] See: eager beaver

Phrases & compounds

Beaver rat — an aquatic ratlike quadruped of Tasmania (Hydromys chrysogaster).

Beaver skin — the furry skin of the beaver.

Bank beaver — See under 1st Bank.

02 n. That piece of armor which protected the lower part of the face, whether forming a part of the helmet or fixed to the breastplate. It was so…

1.
That piece of armor which protected the lower part of the face, whether forming a part of the helmet or fixed to the breastplate. It was so constructed (with joints or otherwise) that the wearer could raise or lower it to eat and drink.