Ratter: meaning, definitions and examples

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ratter

 

[ หˆrรฆtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

A ratter is typically a type of dog that is trained to hunt or kill rats. These dogs are often small to medium in size and possess a keen sense of smell and agility, which makes them effective at locating and pursuing rodents. In some contexts, ratter can also refer to a person who engages in ratting, either as a sport or for pest control. Breeds commonly associated with ratting include terriers, particularly the Jack Russell and the Rat Terrier. The activity of ratting has historical roots, with many cultures utilizing dogs for pest management on farms and in homes.

Synonyms

pest control dog, ratting dog, terrier.

Examples of usage

  • The ratter chased the rodent through the garden.
  • Farmers often keep a ratter to control the rat population.
  • He trained his ratter to guard against pests.

Translations

Translations of the word "ratter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ratte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tikus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั†ัŽะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potkan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potkan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podgana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ัˆา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rata

Etymology

The word 'ratter' has its origins in the early 19th century, deriving from the verb 'rat,' which refers to the act of hunting or capturing rats. The addition of the suffix '-er' typically indicates an agent noun, meaning one who performs an action. In this case, a ratter is an animal or person that specializes in the activity of ratting. The concept of using dogs for hunting small vermin has been present in various cultures for centuries, and the term has evolved as specific breeds became recognized for their skills in this area. The association of certain terrier breeds with ratting reflects selective breeding practices aimed at enhancing their hunting instincts and abilities.