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ratter

noun rat·ter \ˈra-tər\

Definition of RATTER

:  one that catches rats; specifically :  a rat-catching dog or cat
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First Known Use of RATTER

1857

Rhymes with RATTER

attar, batter, blatter, chatter, clatter, flatter, hatter, latter, matter, natter, patter, plaiter, platter, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter, tatter
RATTER Defined for Kids

ratter

noun rat·ter \ˈra-tər\

Definition of RATTER for Kids

:  a dog or cat that catches rats

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