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black rat

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black rat
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a common rat, Rattus rattus: a household pest that has spread from its native Asia to all countries
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Noun1.black rat - common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide
Rattus rattus, roof rat
rat - any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
genus Rattus, Rattus - common house rats; upper incisors have a beveled edge


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And one big black rat, who seemed to want to say something to the Doctor, now crept forward timidly along the rail, watching the dog out of the corner of his eye.
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