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ratter

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rat·ter  (rtr)
n.
1. One that catches or kills rats: Many terriers are good ratters.
2. Slang One who betrays or deserts another.

ratter [ˈrætə]
n
1. a dog or cat that catches and kills rats
2. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) another word for rat [3] [4]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ratter - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.ratter - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
quitter - a person who gives up too easily
2.ratter - any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch ratsratter - any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats
terrier - any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
black-and-tan terrier, Manchester terrier - a breed of short-haired rat terrier with a black-and-tan coat that was developed in Manchester, England
Translations
ratter [ˈrætəʳ] Ncazarratones m inv
ratter
n (= dog or cat)Rattenfänger m


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It was said we couldn't operate in harness because we had similar styles, both ball players, and usually Newcastle had a ratter like David McCreery in midfield.
Above and beyond being a friend, he once provided as an outstanding ratter, but in the present day his job concentrates on being a fabulous family friend.
No one appreciated that cats are mousers and ratters, both rodents known to carry diseases deadly to man.
 
 
 
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