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啮齿目动物 — meaning in English

niè chǐ mù dòng wù

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English meaning

  • rodent noun A mammal with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel.

Senses

啮齿目动物 is used for these senses in English:

  • rodent A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
  • rongeur (surgery) An instrument with a sharp-edged, scoop-shaped tip, for gouging out bone.