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rat vs mole rat

mole rat vs rat

rat and mole rat both are nouns.

rat is a verb but mole rat is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rat Yes No Yes No
mole rat Yes No No No
As nouns, mole rat is a hyponym of rat; that is, mole rat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rat:
  • rat: any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
  • mole rat: burrowing scaly-tailed rat of India and Ceylon
rat (noun) mole rat (noun)
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse African rodent resembling a mole in habits and appearance
a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure burrowing scaly-tailed rat of India and Ceylon
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible furry short-limbed tailless rodent resembling a true mole in habits and appearance; of eastern Europe and Middle East
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority
rat (verb) mole rat (verb)
give away information about somebody
catch rats, especially with dogs
give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
take the place of work of someone on strike
employ scabs or strike breakers in
Difference between rat and mole rat

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