Meaning of 'rat | Babel Free

Definitions

Ellipsis of muskrat.

abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, informal

Examples

“The 1946-47 catch⟳ of 68,656 is approximately 23 'rats per acre over the 3,000 acres of producing marches. The additional sea-rims and ridges were not trapped. To trap⟳ this number⟳ of 'rats per acre the marshes must carry⟳ at least 30 to 35 animals per acre […]. If ignited by lightning or other agencies during dry spells these will suffer⟳ damage⟳ to 'rat populations.”

“He useta trap⟳ otter, mink, mushkrats, and bear⟳, wolves. You just love⟳ it. He taught us how to skin 'rats and stuff like⟳ that. I was 'bout ten.”

“Part of that muskrat courage is a defense mechanism that comes from being picked on, as muskrats are fodder for virtually every predator going: fox, eagle, hawk, mink—even a snapping turtle will take⟳ a young muskrat on occasion, tugging it underwater and drowning it as the female 'rat swims on, unsuspecting. […] Kenny finds a 'rat in each of the next three sets, […]”

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