rodent
noun/ˈroʊdənt/
Frequency rank: #10,654 most common English word
Meaning
A small mammal with large front teeth used for gnawing, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel.
Example sentence
The scientist studied rodent behavior to better understand how mice adapt to cold environments.
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