rat

a small grey or brown rodent with a long tail that lives in cities and fields, often near people but sometimes far from them; it is not usually kept as a pet

rata, roedor

• a rat

Collocations city rat · field rat

• There are rats in the cellar.

  Hay ratas en el sótano.

a person who is not liked because they do bad things or behave badly, especially someone who does not support their friends when there are problems

traidor, ratón

• be a rat

Collocations rat on sb · sell out (sb)

• He was a real rat during the strike.

  Fue un verdadero traidor durante el paro.

a small ball used in some games, such as billiards or pool

pelota pequeña

• hit the rat

Collocations billiard rat · pool rat

• He hit the rat and it went into a pocket.

  Golpeó la pelota y esta cayó en un agujero.

a small boat used to carry people or goods between a ship and the shore, especially when the sea is rough

lancha pequeña

• ship's rat

Collocations boarding rat · supply rat

• The ship's rat was used to transport supplies.

  La lancha pequeña del barco se utilizó para transportar suministros.