Collective Noun for Squirrels
What Is a Group of Squirrels Called?
A group of squirrels is called a scurry.Collective Noun | Usage |
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scurry | a scurry of squirrels |
scurry of squirrels
Other Words for a Group of Squirrels
While scurry is the most common collective noun for squirrels, a group of squirrels is also called a dray (a nest).What Type of Word is "Scurry"?
The word "scurry" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Scurry Is" or "Scurry Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "scurry" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:- The scurry is moving nearer.
- The scurry are moving in different directions.
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