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wood rat

/ˈwʊd ræt/

الترجمة: جرذ من جنس Neotoma يعيش في أمريكا الشمالية، وهو قارض صغير أو متوسط الحجم معروف بجمعه وتخزينه أشياء متنوعة في عشه.

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/ˈwʊd ræt/B2formalscientific
  • arجرذ من جنس Neotoma يعيش في أمريكا الشمالية، وهو قارض صغير أو متوسط الحجم معروف بجمعه وتخزينه أشياء متنوعة في عشه.

A small to medium-sized rodent of the genus Neotoma, native to North America, known for collecting and hoarding various objects in its nest. Also called a pack rat.

  1. A type of rodentB2formalamerican

    A medium-sized rodent of the genus Neotoma, known for building large nests and collecting shiny objects.

    arجرذ الخشب

    • The wood rat built its nest in the hollow of a tree.
    • Wood rats are known for their habit of collecting trinkets.
    • We spotted a wood rat scurrying through the underbrush.
  2. A hoarder or collectorC1informalamerican

    A person who collects or hoards items, often of little value, in a manner similar to the animal.

    arجامع الأشياء التافهة

    • My uncle is a real wood rat; his garage is full of old newspapers and junk.
    • She's a bit of a wood rat, keeping every ticket stub and receipt.
    • Don't be such a wood rat; throw away that broken lamp.