noun
- small mammals with continuously growing front teeth used for gnawing, such as mice, rats, squirrels, and beavers
Examples
- Mice and rats are common rodents found in urban areas.
- The farmer set traps to control rodents in the barn.
- Squirrels are rodents that gather nuts for winter.
- Beavers are large rodents that build dams in rivers.
- Pet stores sell various rodents including hamsters and guinea pigs.
- Scientists study rodents to understand mammalian behavior.
- Rodents can cause damage by gnawing on wood and wires.