mole: Meaning and Definition of

mole

1. any of various small insectivorous mammals, esp. of the family Talpidae, living chiefly underground, and having velvety fur, very small eyes, and strong forefeet.
2. a spy who becomes part of and works from within the ranks of an enemy governmental staff or intelligence agency. Cf.
3. a large, powerful machine for boring through earth or rock, used in the construction of tunnels.

mole

1. a small, congenital spot or blemish on the human skin, usually of a dark color, slightly elevated, and sometimes hairy; nevus.

mole

1. a massive structure, esp. of stone, set up in the water, as for a breakwater or a pier.
2. an anchorage or harbor protected by such a structure.

mole

1. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; gram molecule.

mole

1. a fleshy mass in the uterus formed by a hemorrhagic dead ovum.

mo•le

1. a spicy sauce flavored with chocolate, usually served with turkey or chicken.