rodents
word · lemma: rodent
Definition
Rodents are small mammals with sharp front teeth used for gnawing. Common examples include mice, rats, squirrels, and hamsters.
Usage & Nuances
'Rodents' is a scientific/neutral term for the animal group; commonly used in biology, pest control, and animal care. Not all small mammals are rodents (e.g., rabbits are not). Common collocations: 'rodent infestation', 'rodent control', 'wild rodents'.
Spanish: roedoresPortuguese (BR): roedoresPortuguese (PT): roedoresChinese (Simplified): 啮齿动物Chinese (Traditional): 囓齒動物Hindi: कृंतकArabic: قوارضBengali: কৃতূতদন্ত (Rodentia) - ইঁদুরজাতীয় প্রাণীRussian: грызуныJapanese: 齧歯類Vietnamese: loài gặm nhấmKorean: 설치류Turkish: kemirgenlerUrdu: چوہا نما جانورIndonesian: hewan pengerat
Example Sentences
Rodents like mice can live in your house.
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Many rodents eat seeds and nuts.
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Beavers are one of the largest rodents in the world.
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Some people keep small rodents like hamsters as pets.
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Farmers often struggle with rodents getting into their grain stores.
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Did you know that more than 40% of all mammal species are rodents?
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