rodent — A mammal of an order that includes rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, and their relatives, distinguished by strong, continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mammal of an order that includes rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, and their relatives, distinguished by strong, continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊdənt/
Korean meaning: 쥐, 다람쥐, 햄스터 등을 포함하는 설치류 동물
Korean pronunciation: **로**던트
Example Sentences
- The hamster, a popular pet rodent, spent all night running on its wheel.
- Farmers use various methods to protect their crops from rodent damage.
- The city hired an exterminator to deal with the rodent problem in the subway tunnels.
rodent
NOUN//ˈroʊdənt//
A mammal of an order that includes rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, and their relatives, distinguished by strong, continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing
Garden rodents gnaw nuts and seeds with their strong front teeth
A rodent finds the right component at the perfect moment!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rodent-', the present participle stem of 'rodere' meaning 'to gnaw' or 'to eat away'. The word entered English through French in the 18th century to describe animals characterized by their gnawing behavior.
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📝Examples
“The hamster, a popular pet rodent, spent all night running on its wheel.”
“Farmers use various methods to protect their crops from rodent damage.”
“The city hired an exterminator to deal with the rodent problem in the subway tunnels.”
“My cat thinks it's a fierce hunter, but it's afraid of even the smallest rodent.”
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