Noun: water rat wo-tu(r) rat
- Any of various amphibious rats
"The water rat dove into the stream to escape the predator"
- Common large Eurasian vole
"water rats leave characteristic bite marks on riverside vegetation";
- water vole, Arvicola amphibius
- A person who enjoys being in or on the water
"The water rat spent every weekend at the lake, either swimming or kayaking";
- water dog
Derived forms: water rats
Type of: field mouse, gnawer, rodent, sailor, vole
Part of: Arvicola, genus Arvicola
Encyclopedia: Water rat