Australian English Meaning of rat
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Definitions and Meaning of rat in English
rat (n)
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
rat (v)
desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
employ scabs or strike breakers in
take the place of work of someone on strike
give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
catch rats, especially with dogs
give away information about somebody
rat (n.)
One of several species of small rodents of the genus Mus and allied genera, larger than mice, that infest houses, stores, and ships, especially the Norway, or brown, rat (M. decumanus), the black rat (M. rattus), and the roof rat (M. Alexandrinus). These were introduced into America from the Old World.
A round and tapering mass of hair, or similar material, used by women to support the puffs and rolls of their natural hair.
One who deserts his party or associates; hence, in the trades, one who works for lower wages than those prescribed by a trades union.
rat (v. i.)
In English politics, to desert one's party from interested motives; to forsake one's associates for one's own advantage; in the trades, to work for less wages, or on other conditions, than those established by a trades union.
To catch or kill rats.
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rat
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse, someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike, a person who is deemed to be des
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