Definition of rat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsmall rodent known for its long tail and sharp teeth
- The rat scurried across the alley at night..
2.
- He was known as a rat among his colleagues for leaking secrets..
3.
- The police relied on a rat to get information.
Verb
1.
- He ratted on his friends to the police.
2.
- She decided to rat and cross the picket line.
3.
- He ratted on the deal at the last minute.
Images of rat
small rodent known for its long tail and sharp teeth
Expressions with rat
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rat used in scientific experiments
The lab rat was used to test the new drug.
inform on someone, usually to authority
He decided to rat out his coworker to the manager..
stressful, repetitive activity in work or city life
Many people feel trapped in the rat race.
playfully teasing someone for being sneaky
You ate the last cookie, you rat!
person who spends a lot of time in the gym
John is a gym rat, always lifting weights.
suspect something is wrong or deceitful
I smell like a rat when he avoids my questions.
leave a stressful and competitive lifestyle
He decided to escape the rat race and move to the countryside.
extremely wet and disheveled in appearance
After the rain, she looked like a drowned rat.
person who cheats in a relationship
She found out he was a love rat.
person who spends a lot of time in shopping malls
Teenagers often become mall rats during summer vacations..
inform authorities about someone's wrongdoing
He decided to rat on his colleagues after the heist..
disorganized or unruly group of people
The classroom turned into a rat pack after the teacher left..
minor road used to avoid traffic congestion
Drivers often use the rat run to save time.
messy, disorganized place
His desk looked like a rat's nest of papers and books..
looking very wet and messy
After the rainstorm, she came in resembling a drowned rat.
suspect something is wrong or deceitful
I smell a rat in this deal; it seems too good to be true.
in a situation with no escape
He felt trapped like a rat in his dead-end job.
person very familiar with desert life
He's a real desert rat, knowing every trail and water hole in this area..
type of rodent found near rivers
The river rat scurried along the riverbank.
brown rat commonly found near wharves
The wharf rat scurried along the dock.
substance used to kill rats and rodents
The farmer used rat poison to protect his crops.
activity or job of catching rats
Rat-catching was important in old cities.
rat that lives in sewers
The sewer rat scurried away when the flashlight hit it..
rat with white fur
The laboratory used a white rat for the experiment.
Origin of rat
Old English, ræt (rodent)
Terms with rat included in their meaning
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small mammals
young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, or similar animal
animal
North American rat snake that is orange with black-bordered red blotches
rat chinchilla
ratlike rodent of the genus Abrocoma
Asian rodent
large rat-like rodent found in Southeast Asia
acr: rat-bite fever
disease from rat bites or scratches
animal
rat that lives in sewers
animal
rat with white fur
animal
rat used in scientific experiments
science
rat used in scientific research and experiments
scientific research
white variety of the brown rat used in research
animal
species of rat originally from Asia, now worldwide
animal
common rat with brown fur found worldwide, often invades human spaces
animal
common brown rat found worldwide, sometimes carries diseases
informal
small aggressive dog resembling a rat
animal
brown rat commonly found near wharves
research rat
rat used in research, lacks vasopressin
animals
kangaroo rat found in North America
southeast Asia rodent
rat-like rodent from southeast Asia, often burrowing, with a scaly tail
abr: kangaroo rat
small rodent living in deserts of North America
animal
synonym for chinchilla rat
biology
hybrid animal resulting from a cross between a rat and a chinchilla
wildlife
small Australian marsupial with rat-like features
participant
someone who participates in a rat race
animal
thin, tapering tail resembling that of a rat
Examples of rat in a sentence
The pet rat enjoyed running on its wheel. Nobody trusted him; they all knew he was a rat. She felt like a rat for betraying her friend's trust. He was labeled a rat after betraying his friends to the cops. The gang was brought down by a rat in their midst. She ratted out her accomplice to save herself.
They ratted on the plan to the authorities. He chose to rat and work during the strike. They accused him of ratting on his fellow workers. She decided to rat on their agreement. They accused him of ratting on the contract.
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- French:rat, balancer, ...
- German:Ratte, verraten, ...
- Italian:ratto, tradire, ...
- Spanish:ratón, delatar, ...
- Portuguese:ratazana, trair, ...
- Chinese:老鼠, 出卖, ...
- Japanese:ネズミ, 密告する, ...
- Arabic:فَأْر, وَشَى, ...
- Hebrew:עַכְבָּרוּשׁ, לְהַלְשִׁין, ...
- Russian:крыса, настучать, ...
- Ukrainian:щур, зраджувати, ...
- Hindi:चूहा, विश्वासघात करना, ...
Definition of RAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Remote Access ToolTECH. software letting someone control a computer from far awayTECH.
- A RAT was found on his laptop.
2.
acr: rapid antigen testTECH. quick test to find virusesTECH.
- She took a RAT before visiting her family to ensure safety.
3.
acr: remote-access TrojanTECH. malicious software accessing computers remotelyTECH.
- IR found a RAT on the laptop, giving attackers remote control.
Examples of RAT in a sentence
IT detected a RAT during the security scan. He took a RAT to check for COVID-19. The school provided a RAT for each student. A RAT was detected on the company's network, compromising security. Cybersecurity experts warn about the dangers of RATs in personal devices.
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- French:RAT, TAR, ...
- German:RAT, Antigen-Schnelltest, ...
- Italian:RAT, test antigenico rapido, ...
- Spanish:TAR, RAT, ...
- Portuguese:RAT, teste rápido de antigénio, ...
- Chinese:远程访问工具, 快速抗原检测, ...
- Japanese:RAT, 迅速抗原検査, ...
- Arabic:أداة الوصول عن بعد, اختبار المستضد السريع, ...
- Hebrew:כְּלִי גִּישָׁה מֵרָחוֹק, בְּדִיקָה מְהִירָה לְאַנְטִיגֵּנִים, ...
- Russian:RAT, быстрый антигенный тест, ...
- Ukrainian:засіб віддаленого доступу, швидкий тест на антиген, ...
- Hindi:दूरस्थ अभिगम उपकरण, आरएटी, ...
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