ratter
noun
rat·ter
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Definition of ratter
: one that catches rats
specifically
: a rat-catching dog or cat
Examples of ratter in a Sentence
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Cats proved so apt at their duties that the Egyptians linked the ratters to their religious deities. — Jackie Mansky, Smithsonian, "A Brief History of Traveling With Cats," 14 Aug. 2017 In New York City, a rat-hunting club for owners of terriers and other dogs bred as ratters has become famous. — National Geographic, "Homeless Cats Recruited to Fight Rising Tide of Rats," 29 Sep. 2017 The transition from ratter to pampered housecat had a ways to go, though. — Jackie Mansky, Smithsonian, "A Brief History of Traveling With Cats," 14 Aug. 2017 Even in that small place, their reputations preceded them: legendary ratters, breakers of serpents, lightning fast and smart like all get out. — Junot DÍaz, New York Times, "The Mongoose and the Émigré," 17 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ratter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ratter
noun
rat·ter
| \ ˈra-tər
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Kids Definition of ratter
: a dog or cat that catches rats