weasel
Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genera Mustela, Neogale, Poecilogale, and Lyncodon, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
Any of certain other species of the family Mustelidae.
(informal, derogatory) A devious or sneaky person or animal.
Now the first time that his small weazel-eyes happened to light on Billy Budd, a certain grim internal merriment set all his ancient wrinkles into antic play.
A type of yarn winder used for counting the yardage of handspun yarn. It most commonly has a wooden peg or dowel that pops up from the gearing mechanism after a certain number of yards have been wound onto the winder.
To achieve by clever or devious means.
(reflexive) To gain something for oneself by clever or devious means.
To engage in clever or devious behavior.