Pronunciation: /ræt/
noun a small rodent with a long tail, known for being a pest in many urban areas
A1 I saw a rat in the alley.
A2 The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
B1 The rat gnawed through the wires in the attic.
B2 The exterminator set traps to catch the rats in the basement.
C1 Rats are known to carry diseases and should be dealt with promptly.
C2 The research team studied the behavior of rats in a controlled environment.
formal The scientist conducted a study on the behavior of the rat in a controlled environment.
informal I saw a rat scurrying across the street last night.
slang That guy is such a rat, always trying to cheat his way out of things.
figurative She felt like a rat trapped in a maze, unable to find her way out of the complicated situation.
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