rat

/rˈæt/

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Noun
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
Noun
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
Noun
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git''"
Noun
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
Noun
a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman''s coiffure
Verb
desert one''s party or group of friends, for example, for one''s personal advantage
Verb
employ scabs or strike breakers in
Verb
take the place of work of someone on strike
Verb
give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
Verb
catch rats, especially with dogs
Verb
give away information about somebody; "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
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