Collins English-English Dictionary

fox [fɑks]

1. 1. n any canine mammal of the genus Vulpes and related genera. They are mostly predators that do not hunt in packs and typically have large pointed ears, a pointed muzzle, and a bushy tail

2. 2. n the fur of any of these animals, usually reddish-brown or grey in colour

3. 3. n a person who is cunning and sly

4. 4. n [slang] [chiefly US] a sexually attractive woman

5. 5. n [Bible] a jackal

6. 6. n an image of a false prophet

7. 7. n [nautical] small stuff made from yarns twisted together and then tarred

8. 8. vt. [tr] to perplex or confound

   to fox a person with a problem

9. 9. vt. to cause (paper, wood, etc) to become discoloured with spots, or (of paper, etc) to become discoloured, as through mildew

10. 10. vt. [tr] to trick; deceive

11. 11. vi. [intr] to act deceitfully or craftily

12. 12. vt. [tr] [Austral] [informal] to pursue stealthily; tail

13. 13. vt. [tr] [Austral] [informal] to chase and retrieve (a ball)

14. 14. vt. [tr] [obsolete] to befuddle with alcoholic drink

15. 15. vt. [Etymology] Old English; related to Old High German fuhs, Old Norse foa fox, Sanskrit puccha tail; see vixen