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Rat

/rˈæt/
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(noun) Any of the numerous members of several rodent families that usually have short limbs, a pointy snout, a long, hairless tail, and a body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.

He'll be sure to smell a rat if I'm with you.
A cornered rat will bite a cat.
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The health inspector found evidence of a ____ infestation in the restaurant's storage area.

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