wood rat

• Eine kleine bis mittelgroße Nagetierart der Gattung Neotoma, die in Nordamerika lebt und dafür bekannt ist, verschiedene Gegenstände in ihrem Nest zu sammeln und zu horten. Sie wird auch als Packratte oder Buschratte bezeichnet.

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.

   Neotominae

   • 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.

   Messie

   • 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.