Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ratter
Noun
/ˈrætə/
Definition
A person or animal that catches or hunts rats.
Examples
- The ratter quickly found the rat and chased it out of the barn.
- Many farmers keep a ratter to help control the rodent population on their land.
- Rats often fear the sound of a ratter approaching.
Meaning
In a more specific sense, ‘ratter’ refers to an individual, often a type of dog, that is trained to chase and capture rats, usually for pest control or as a sport.
Synonyms
- Rodent catcher
- Pest control dog
- Rat terrier
