rodent

[US]/'rəʊd(ə)nt/
[UK]/'rodnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small mammal of an order characterized by large incisors for gnawing
adj. predatory towards rodents

Example Sentences

In the absence of predators, the island's rodent population irrupted.

small rodents fell prey to domestic cats.

ratlike rodent with soft fur and large ears of the Andes.

Rodents carry diseases and are generally regarded as pests.

any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes.

the squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use.

Any of various similar molelike rodents of the family Bathyergidae and especially of the genus Bathyergus, found from South Africa to Kenya.

Conclusion:Different kinds of wild rodents were infected with C. hepatica and the occurrence of human hepatic capillariasis should be watched out.

From above results, the conclusion can be inferred as follows: When desert is reclaimed into holt, farmland and residential area, rodent community wouid show the trend of eremium to culture community.

Real-world Examples

Those girls like I was a rodent or something.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

It's a it's a rodent that mates for life, Morty.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

But even then, the underlying platform is still a rodent, not a primate.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Nonetheless, to keep warm, he must catch up to five rodents a day.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

Snakes? there are even rodents and monkeys! it's a world of exotic pets.

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

Rodents that get infected with toxoplasmosis actually makes these rodents attracted to cat urine.

Source: Connection Magazine

Then I learned to hunt bigger rodents and monkeys with poison.

Source: Environment and Science

A kangaroo rat or some other desert rodent inhales cocci while digging its burrow.

Source: Vox opinion

Pop quiz, hot shot, which of these animals is the largest rodent in North America?

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

But capybaras in South America are the largest rodents in the whole world.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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