Meaning of water rat | Babel Free
Definitions
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Any of various aquatic or semi-aquatic rodents from Florida and southern Georgia, especially Neofiber alleni; the muskrat. US
- A water mouse, especially, the rakali, Hydromys chrysogaster.
- A European water vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris).
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A petty thief or waterfront ruffian. US, slang
- A person fond of water sports.
- A member of the water police.
Equivalents
Ελληνικά
νεροαρουραίος
Español
rata acuática
Suomi
australianvesirotta
eteläamerikanvesirotta
floridanvesimyyrä
rantarosvo
vesimyyrä
vesipeto
vesirotta
日本語
壬子
Examples
“Otters are even harder to spot; the coypu, a North American water rat, is more commonly seen.”
“"There [...] you will find the water-hole that is sacred to Biggoon, the giant water rat."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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