beaver deceiver
n.— «The current law allows homeowners and towns various solutions to resolving conflicts with beavers including flow devices known to some as “beaver deceivers.” Flow devices cost approximately $900-$1,200, half the price quoted in the article.The current law allows homeowners and towns various solutions to resolving conflicts with beavers including flow devices known to some as “beaver deceivers.” Flow devices cost approximately $900-$1,200, half the price quoted in the article.» —“Letter: Beavers and the law” by Cheryl Jacobson Ipswich Chronicle (Massachusetts) June 1, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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