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the defination of rat

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"Rat" (pronounced /ræt/) — definitions:

1. Animal (noun): a medium-sized rodent of the genus Rattus, e.g. the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) or black rat (Rattus rattus). Rats typically have a pointed snout, long tail, and omnivorous diet; they live in a variety of habitats and are often associated with human settlements.

2. Informal/pejorative (noun): a despicable person, especially one who betrays others — e.g., "He turned out to be a rat."

3. Verb: to rat (on someone) — to betray, inform on, or abandon someone to authorities or others.

4. Acronym (RAT): in computing/security, a Remote Access Trojan — a type of malware that gives an attacker remote control over an infected computer.

If you meant a different sense or want more detail (biology, behavior, pest control, or the cybersecurity meaning), tell me which and I’ll expand.