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Rat
01
rata
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
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Rats are highly adaptable creatures, able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests.
Las ratas son criaturas altamente adaptables, capaces de sobrevivir en diversos hábitats que van desde alcantarillas hasta bosques.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
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A rat adds height to a vintage updo.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangEjemplos
The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
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The union condemned rats for crossing the picket line.
05
soplón, informante
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangEjemplos
The informant was always cautious, knowing the risks involved in being a rat.
El informante siempre fue cauteloso, sabiendo los riesgos que conlleva ser un soplón.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
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He watches her rat the bun for even height.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
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They rat the group when an opportunity arises.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
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She rats during a colleague's absence in the strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
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They rat to bypass the union's protest.
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She refused to rat on her colleagues, even though she knew they were breaking company rules.
Se negó a delatar a sus colegas, aunque sabía que estaban violando las reglas de la empresa.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
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They rat the old warehouse to control infestations.
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ratty
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