rat

/ɹæt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Any of the numerous members of several rodent families that usually have short limbs, a pointy snout, a long, hairless tail, and a body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.

2

A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

3

A person who is known for betrayal.

4

An informant or snitch.

5

A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.

6

A person who routinely spends time at a particular location.

7

A wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle.

8

A roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it.

9

Vagina, vulva.

10

Ellipsis of muskrat.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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