mole (n.)

  1. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International dUnites

    [ Syn: gram molecule , mol ]

  2. a spy who works against enemy espionage

    [ Syn: counterspy ]

  3. spicy sauce often containing chocolate

  4. a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin

  5. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

    [ Syn: breakwater , groin , groyne , bulwark , seawall , jetty ]

  6. small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet

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