To search around (6)
I believe the answer is:
ferret
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">to search around</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('ferret' can be a synonym of 'search around')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for ferret that I've seen before include "Diligent searcher" , "Polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits" , "Assiduous searcher" , "Animal bred for hunting rats and rabbits" , "Small member of weasel family, good for catching rabbits" .)