rat

Meanings

• noun

  A small mammal having a long, scaly tail, pointed snout, and ears that are often large and rounded. Rats are typically omnivores and are known to be pests in many parts of the world.

  - "The rat scampered across the kitchen floor."
  - "Rats are often carriers of diseases."
  - "The rat infestation caused significant damage to the crops."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

stool pigeon , traitor , bewray , finger , put the finger on , tell on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rat
mate , fate , hate

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Variants

List of all variants of rat that leads to same result
rat , ratlike , rats , ratted , ratting , rat-a-tat , rat-a-tat-tat , rat-a-tat-tats , rat-a-tats , rat-bite fever , rat-bite fevers , rat cheese , rat cheeses , rat fink , rat finks , rat race , rat races , chicken snake , rat snake , rat snakes , rat-tail file , rat trap cheese

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word for rat was 'ratte', which is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'ratwiz', meaning 'red-haired one'.

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Trivia

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1. Rats are highly social animals and live in groups called colonies.

2. Rats have excellent memories and can remember the location of food sources for long periods of time.

3. Rats can squeak at different pitches to communicate with each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. rodent: Rats are a type of rodent, which is a group of mammals characterized by their continuously growing incisor teeth.

2. pest: Rats are often considered to be pests due to their ability to cause damage to crops and structures, as well as the diseases they can carry.

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Culture

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Rats have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. In many cultures, rats are considered to be pests and symbols of filth and disease. However, in some cultures, rats are revered and even considered to be sacred animals.

How to Memorize "rat"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'rat', visualize a small, furry animal with a long, scaly tail and pointed snout.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rat' with the sound of scampering feet or the sight of a furry animal running through a maze.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rats Run Around Town' to help remember the spelling of the word 'rat'.

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