rodent

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊ.dənt/
US: /ˈroʊ.dənt/

  1. A small mammal with sharp front teeth for gnawing.

    1. A mouse is a type of rodent.
    2. The exterminator was called to get rid of the rodent infestation in the old house.

  2. An animal of a relatively small size, such as a rat, mouse, squirrel, or beaver, characteristically having continuously growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing.

    1. Rats are common city rodents.
    2. Protecting the crops from rodent damage is essential for ensuring a successful harvest.

Synonyms

squirrel rat mammal beaver mouse
rodent verb

  1. Gnawing or nibbling something in the manner of a rodent.

    1. The child was rodent on the hard bread.
    2. The puppy started to rodent at my shoelaces when it was feeling playful.
rodent adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of rodents.

    1. The building had rodent problems.
    2. Rodent control is important for health and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rodent" in English means: A small mammal with sharp front teeth for gnawing., An animal of a relatively small size, such as a rat, mouse, squirrel, or beaver, characteristically having continuously growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing..

The phonetic transcription of "rodent" is /ˈrəʊ.dənt/ in British English and /ˈroʊ.dənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rodent": squirrel, rat, mammal, beaver, mouse.

Example usage of "rodent": "A mouse is a type of rodent.". More examples on the page.