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Rodent

/rˈoʊdənt/
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(noun) A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

The Great Jerboa is a species of rodent.
The rat is a rodent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ had gnawed through the electrical cable, causing a short circuit in the building.

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