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Rodent is defined as a small mammal that has a pair of incisor teeth that are constantly growing and that are used for gnawing.

(noun)

A rat is an example of a rodent.

The definition of rodent is something gnawing, or something related to a small mammal with constantly growing incisor teeth used for gnawing.

(adjective)

A trap intended to capture a mouse or a rat is an example of a rodent trap.

See rodent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

gnawing
of or like a rodent or rodents

Origin: L rodens, prp. of rodere, to gnaw: see rat

noun

any of a very large order (Rodentia) of gnawing mammals, including rats, mice, squirrels, and beavers, characterized by constantly growing incisors adapted for gnawing or nibbling; esp., in popular usage, a rat or mouse

See rodent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of various mammals of the order Rodentia, such as a mouse, rat, squirrel, or beaver, characterized by large incisors adapted for gnawing or nibbling.

adjective