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rat, knaagdier
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Voorbeelden
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
De rat schoot door de steeg, op zoek naar voedselresten.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
Ondanks inspanningen om hun populatie onder controle te houden, blijven ratten een veelvoorkomend verschijnsel in stedelijke gebieden.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Voorbeelden
She inserted a rat to lift her hairstyle for the party.
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Voorbeelden
He felt betrayed by a rat in the office.
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Voorbeelden
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
verklikker, informant
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangVoorbeelden
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
De criminele bende was woedend toen ze ontdekten dat er een verklikker in hun midden was.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
Hij werd bestempeld als verklikker nadat hij met de politie had samengewerkt en tegen zijn voormalige handlangers had getuigd.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Voorbeelden
She rats her hair before attending the gala.
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Voorbeelden
He rats on his teammates to secure a promotion.
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Voorbeelden
He rats during the labor strike at the factory.
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Voorbeelden
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Voorbeelden
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
Hij besloot zijn handlangers te verraden om een verminderde straf te krijgen.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
Het bendelid werd verstoten nadat hij zijn voormalige handlangers had verraden.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Voorbeelden
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Lexicale Boom
ratlike
ratty
rat
