Mole \Mole\, n. [OE. molle, either shortened fr. moldwerp, or
   from the root of E. mold soil: cf. D. mol, OD. molworp. See
   {Moldwarp}.]
   1. (Zool.) Any insectivore of the family {Talpidae}. They
      have minute eyes and ears, soft fur, and very large and
      strong fore feet.
      
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   Note: The common European mole, or moldwarp ({Talpa  Europaea}), is noted for its extensive burrows. The
         common American mole, or shrew mole ({Scalops  aquaticus}), and star-nosed mole ({Condylura cristata})
         have similar habits.
         
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   Note: In the Scriptures, the name is applied to two
         unindentified animals, perhaps the chameleon and mole
         rat.
         
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   2. A plow of peculiar construction, for forming underground
      drains. [U.S.]
      
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   3. (fig.)A spy who lives for years an apparently normal life
      (to establish a cover) before beginning his spying
      activities.
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   {Duck mole}. See under {Duck}.

   {Golden mole}. See {Chrysochlore}.

   {Mole cricket} (Zool.), an orthopterous insect of the genus
      {Gryllotalpa}, which excavates subterranean galleries, and
      throws up mounds of earth resembling those of the mole. It
      is said to do damage by injuring the roots of plants. The
      common European species ({Gryllotalpa vulgaris}), and the
      American ({Gryllotalpa borealis}), are the best known.

   {Mole rat} (Zool.), any one of several species of Old World
      rodents of the genera {Spalax}, {Georychus}, and several
      allied genera. They are molelike in appearance and habits,
      and their eyes are small or rudimentary.

   {Mole shrew} (Zool.), any one of several species of
      short-tailed American shrews of the genus {Blarina}, esp.
      {Blarina brevicauda}.

   {Water mole}, the duck mole.
      
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