water rat

Frequency: 5.86.3 per million words

Refers to a water vole, a rodent that lives near water.

ratADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

water

Examples (10)

  • A water rat was seen swimming across the pond.
  • The riverbank is a common habitat for water rats.
  • Farmers sometimes deal with water rats damaging crops near irrigation ditches.
  • She spotted a tiny water rat diving into the reeds.
  • Water rats are known for their strong swimming abilities.
  • The population of water rats has declined in recent years due to habitat loss.
  • Biologists are studying the behavior of water rats in the local ecosystem.
  • Beware of water rats if you are camping near wetlands.
  • A juvenile water rat was observed foraging along the stream's edge.
  • Predators like stoats often hunt water rats.