Ratter

Pronunciation: /ˈrætər/

Definitions of ratter

noun a device used for catching rats

Example Sentences

A1 A ratter is a small dog breed.

A2 The ratter chased after the mice in the barn.

B1 The farmer used a ratter to control the rodent population on the farm.

B2 Ratters are known for their agility and hunting skills.

C1 The ratter was trained to sniff out rats in the warehouse.

C2 The ratter's keen sense of smell made it an excellent pest control companion.

Examples of ratter in a Sentence

formal The ratter was able to locate and eliminate the source of the cyber attack.

informal My cousin's dog is a great ratter, always catching mice around the house.

slang I heard that new guy is a real ratter when it comes to finding good deals online.

figurative The detective was known as a ratter for his ability to uncover hidden truths in criminal cases.

Grammatical Forms of ratter

• past tense: ratted
• plural: ratters
• comparative: more ratter
• superlative: most ratter
• present tense: ratter
• future tense: will ratter
• perfect tense: have rattered
• continuous tense: is rattering
• singular: ratter
• positive degree: ratter
• infinitive: to ratter
• gerund: rattering
• participle: rattered

Origin and Evolution of ratter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ratter' originated from Old English, where 'rættere' was used to refer to a person who catches rats.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ratter' evolved to also include dogs that were specifically bred and trained to catch rats, known as rat terriers. The word's usage expanded to refer to any dog trained to hunt and kill vermin, not just rats.