rodent

/ˈroʊdnt/

Definitions

1. noun

any of various small to medium-sized mammals of the order Rodentia, including mice, rats, squirrels, and beavers, characterized by continuously growing incisors.

“The park ranger warned visitors to be on the lookout for rodents in the campsite.”

Synonyms

  • mammal
  • mouse
  • rat

Antonyms

  • carnivore
  • primate