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rodent

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Noun — A mammal with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel.

How to use rodent

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rodent infestation rodent control a small rodent

Etymology

From Latin rodens, "gnawing," the present participle of rodere, "to gnaw."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rodent” mean?

The word “rodent” means a mammal with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel. In plain terms, a small gnawing mammal like a rat, mouse, or squirrel.

How do you pronounce “rodent”?

“Rodent” is pronounced ROH-duhnt (/ˈɹəʊdənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “rodent” in a sentence?

Here is “rodent” used in a sentence: “The barn had a rodent problem, with mice nesting in the hay.”

What part of speech is “rodent”?

“Rodent” is a noun.

Where does the word “rodent” come from?

The word “rodent” comes from Latin. From Latin rodens, "gnawing," the present participle of rodere, "to gnaw.".

Is “rodent” a common word?

“Rodent” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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