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ratter

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: ratter

1
n
any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats
2
n
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: ratter
1

n any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats

Synonyms:
rat terrier
Types:
Manchester terrier, black-and-tan terrier
a breed of short-haired rat terrier with a black-and-tan coat that was developed in Manchester, England
toy Manchester, toy Manchester terrier
breed of small Manchester terrier
Type of:
terrier
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
2

n a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

Synonyms:
apostate, deserter, recreant, renegade, turncoat
Type of:
quitter
a person who gives up too easily
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