Among huntsmen , something hung up to prevent deer entering a place.

A scarecrow, generally made of feathers tied to a string, hung up to prevent deer from breaking into a place.

A peculiar gregarious burrowing rodent (Haplodon rufus), native of the coast region of the Northwestern United States. It somewhat resembles a muskrat or marmot, but has only a rudimentary tail. Its head is broad, its eyes are small and its fur is brownish above, gray beneath. It constitutes the family Haplodontidae. Called also boomer, showt'l, and mountain beaver.