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Rat
01
rat
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Exemples
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
Malgré les efforts pour contrôler leur population, les rats restent un spectacle courant dans les zones urbaines.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Exemples
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangExemples
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Exemples
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
mouchard, indic
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangExemples
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
Il a été qualifié de balance après avoir coopéré avec la police et témoigné contre ses anciens associés.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Exemples
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Exemples
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Exemples
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Exemples
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Exemples
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
Le membre du gang a été ostracisé après avoir balancé ses anciens associés.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Exemples
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Arbre Lexical
ratlike
ratty
rat
