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plural otters also otter
1
: any of various largely aquatic carnivorous mammals (such as genus Lutra or Enhydra) of the weasel family that usually have webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
2
: the fur or pelt of an otter
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Smaller animals, like these otters, use the crossings, too.
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Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2025
The Fisher-Price soothe ‘n snuggle otter doubles as a soft, snuggly toy and a sound machine.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
But don’t try to swim with an otter.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
The Roseville location is currently home to a variety of animals including sea-dwelling fish, fresh water fish, stingrays, a Giant Pacific Octopus, a sloth, an otter, a Goldenchild Cow reticulated python and several birds, according to court documents.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
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Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2025
The Fisher-Price soothe ‘n snuggle otter doubles as a soft, snuggly toy and a sound machine.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
But don’t try to swim with an otter.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
The Roseville location is currently home to a variety of animals including sea-dwelling fish, fresh water fish, stingrays, a Giant Pacific Octopus, a sloth, an otter, a Goldenchild Cow reticulated python and several birds, according to court documents.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Otter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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otter
noun
ot·ter
ˈät-ər 
plural otter or otters
1
: any of several water-dwelling mammals that are related to the weasels and minks, have webbed feet with claws and dark brown fur, and feed on other animals (as fish, clams, and crabs) that live in or near the water compare sea otter
2
: the fur or pelt of an otter
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