ratting
A vocation involving the pest control of rats, typically using a working terrierA vocation involving the pest control of rats, typically using a working terrier.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)A vocation involving the pest control of rats, typically using a working terrier.
(uncountable, usually)Desertion of one's principles.
(uncountable, usually)Working as a scab, against trade union policies.
(archaic, uncountable, usually)The blood sport of setting a dog upon rats confined in a pit to see how many he will kill in a given time.
- to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
Forms
plural: rattings| Singular | ratting |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonyms- to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors):informing
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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