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rat, knaagdier
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Voorbeelden
Rats are highly adaptable creatures, able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests.
Ratten zijn zeer aanpasbare wezens, die in diverse leefgebieden kunnen overleven, van riolen tot bossen.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Voorbeelden
A rat adds height to a vintage updo.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangVoorbeelden
The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Voorbeelden
The union condemned rats for crossing the picket line.
05
verklikker, informant
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangVoorbeelden
The informant was always cautious, knowing the risks involved in being a rat.
De informant was altijd voorzichtig, wetende de risico's van het zijn van een verklikker.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Voorbeelden
He watches her rat the bun for even height.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Voorbeelden
They rat the group when an opportunity arises.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Voorbeelden
She rats during a colleague's absence in the strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Voorbeelden
They rat to bypass the union's protest.
Voorbeelden
She refused to rat on her colleagues, even though she knew they were breaking company rules.
Ze weigerde haar collega's te verlinken, ook al wist ze dat ze de bedrijfsregels overtraden.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Voorbeelden
They rat the old warehouse to control infestations.
Lexicale Boom
ratlike
ratty
rat
