noun
- Plural of marten; small carnivorous mammals of the weasel family with bushy tails and valuable fur.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple animals or the species collectively.
Examples
- The forest was home to several martens that hunted small rodents at night.
- Martens are known for their agility in climbing trees.
- The fur of martens was once highly prized by the fashion industry.
- Pine martens are common in European woodlands.
- Researchers tracked the martens through the dense forest to study their behavior.