a sea rat is a slang term for a pirate
personally i would describe the shape of an rat and compare it with an pear as the head represents the top half while the bottom would represent the bottom half of an rat.
rat on a bun
Name an animal that people sometimes use to describe a lawyer. Snake Dog Rat Pig Cheetah Bear Monkey
good and interesting by vat the rat 8D
"Rat weed" is a colloquial term used to describe certain invasive weed species that are commonly found in urban environments or around human settlements. It is not a specific botanical term and can refer to different types of weeds depending on the region.
The characteristics of a rats diaphragm is that it contracts and changes in size when the rat breathes. The diaphragm of the rat is found between the abdominal cavity and thoracic area. It appearance is long and thin looking.
The expression "rat killing" likely originated from the act of physically killing rats, which was often done in large numbers or as a collective effort. It is used metaphorically to describe completing a task that is tedious, time-consuming, or involves a lot of work.
"Pack rat" is a term used to describe anyone or anything that hordes, so needless to say, there are many differences. However, a brown rat may be a pack rat if it has a tendency to stash and save a lot of things.
The term "rat race" is used to describe a never-ending and competitive struggle for wealth or success, similar to how rats in a maze compete for resources. It suggests a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of busy, stressful, and unfulfilling work without a clear endpoint.
The phrase "caught like a rat in a trap" is typically used to describe someone who is in a difficult or hopeless situation, with no way to escape or avoid consequences. It implies a feeling of being helpless or trapped, similar to a rat that has been caught in a trap with no way out.
You've, no doubt, heard of the analogy "like water down a rat hole" to describe a waste of time, energy and resources. A fox's lair is much larger than a rat hole. Good luck with that.