nounπShareA medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus."The rat scurried across the floor, looking for food scraps. "animalbiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches."The farmer saw a rat scurrying across the barn floor. "animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling."What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"characterpersonmoralnegativeattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn informant or snitch."The student was considered a rat for telling the teacher about the other students' cheating. "personpolicecommunicationsocietymoralcharacternegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies."The new employee was considered a rat because he consistently violated the union's rules at the factory. "politicsjobworkeconomysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who routinely spends time at a particular location."He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat."personplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle."My sister used a rat to add volume to her hairdo for the school dance. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it."My grandmother used a rat to style her hair for her church meeting. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVagina."Get your rat out."bodysexanatomyorganhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for muskrat."The farmer trapped a rat near the pond, it was actually a muskrat. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with βonβ or βoutβ) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in."He is going to rat us out!"actioncommunicationmoralsocietyguiltwordlanguagenegativelawpoliceinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work as a scab, going against trade union policies."The factory worker ratted on the union, agreeing to work during the strike. "politicsjoborganizationeconomybusinessindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats."The farmer had to rat the rodents in the barn. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scratch or a score."The pencil left a faint rat on the paper. "markChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather."The captain warned the crew about the treacherous rat, advising them to avoid sailing through it during the storm. "geographynauticaloceandisasterweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scratch or score."He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareDamn, drat, blast; used in oaths.""I ratted on my friend for not doing the homework." "curseexclamationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ration."The soldier received his daily rat of food. "amountfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
