Rat
nounræt
Noun
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
“kill the rat”
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
Type of:Workerone who reveals confidential information in return for money
Type of:SourceInformantany of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
Type of:RodentGnawera pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
Type of:Pad
Verb
take the place of work of someone on strike
Type of:Workgive away information about somebody
catch rats, especially with dogs
Type of:CaptureCatchdesert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
Type of:DesertDefectemploy scabs or strike breakers in
Type of:HireEngageEmploygive (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
Type of:Pad
Dictionary Validity
- Tournament Word List (TWL)
- Scrabble US
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- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
- Words With Friends
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- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA