Rats

Word RATS
Character 4
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ɹæts/

Definitions and meanings of "Rats"

What do we mean by rats?

A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.

A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.

An informant or snitch.

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

A person who routinely spends time at a particular location.

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

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

Vagina.

Short for muskrat.

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The word "rats" in example sentences

The reason assigned for invoking the rats on these occasions was that rats’ teeth were the strongest known to the natives. ❋ Unknown (1922)

Development of type 2 diabetes following intrauterine growth retardation in rats is associated with progressive epigenetic silencing of Pdx1. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The neonatal stage of development in rats is comparable to the latter stages of pregnancy for humans, Patisaul says. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The word rats immediately formed in her mind, and she retreated up several stairs. ❋ Rose Melikan (2008)

Perhaps it subliminally evoked the split-second use of the word rats in a GOP television spot. ❋ William Safire (2004)

In a defiant message broadcast on Thursday, though, he said he was still in Libya to lead the fight against what he called "rats" and "stray dogs" who had taken over the capital. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In a defiant message broadcast on Thursday, Gaddafi said he was still in Libya to lead the fight against what he called "rats" and "stray dogs" who had taken over the capital. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"High-fructose corn syrup causes characteristics of obesity in rats: Increased body weight, body fat and triglyceride levels", published in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, doi: 10.1016/j. pbb.2010.02.012: ❋ Unknown (2010)

On the program, rebels are often accused of pillaging towns and raping women while rebels and opposition figures are described as "rats" that must be "exterminated"—terms invoked by Col. ❋ Sam Dagher (2011)

It's been successfully tested in rats and ultimately she hopes that the method can be used in humans. ❋ Peggy (2009)

A new drug-free therapy wipes away fearful memories in rats and humans. ❋ Amberfox (2009)

Studies of depression in rats show that the 5HT1A receptor is involved in supplying neurons with the fuel they need to fire, as well as preventing them from breaking down. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Bob had learned that another Harvard researcher, Shields Warren, had generated an adrenal tumor (pheochromocytoma) in rats that only made norepinephrine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For example, while one may show sperm count of the rats is down, prostate weight is up, testis weight is up, and male fertility is unaffected, another study shows just the opposite on all counts. ❋ Jon Entine (2010)

Whitey's Rolling on the River was infested with rats from the river. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's pretty uncommon in rats, because of their size. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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