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rodents

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/ˈroʊ.dənts/ · ro-dents

Small to medium-sized mammals that have long incisors and are typically herbivorous.

Meanings

nounformal

Small to medium-sized mammals that have long incisors and are typically herbivorous.

چھوٹے سے متوسط درجے کے جانور جن کے لمبے دانت ہوتے ہیں اور یہ عام طور پر سبزی خور ہوتے ہیں۔

چوہے

choohay

Synonyms

micesquirrelsguinea pigsچوہےگوریےہنڈے

Antonyms

predatorsbirdsشکار کرنے والےپرندے

Common Collocations

  • rodent control
  • rodent infestation
  • species of rodents

Example Sentences

Rodents are known for their ability to quickly adapt to various environments.

چوہے مختلف ماحول کے مطابق جلدی ڈھالنے کی صلاحیت کے لیے جانے جاتے ہیں۔

Choohay mukhtalif mahol ke mutabiq jaldi dhalne ki salahiyat ke liye jane jate hain.

Some rodents are kept as pets, such as hamsters and guinea pigs.

بعض چوہے پالتو جانوروں کے طور پر رکھے جاتے ہیں، جیسے ہمسٹر اور ہنڈے۔

Baz choohay paltoo janwaron ke tor par rakhey jate hain, jaise hamsters aur handay.

Rodent populations can increase rapidly if not controlled.

اگر کنٹرول نہ کیا جائے تو چوہوں کی آبادی تیزی سے بڑھ سکتی ہے۔

Agar control na kiya jaye to choohon ki abadi tezi se barh sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

rabbits:Rabbits are lagomorphs, while rodents are a different order of mammals.

Word Family

rodentia
nounچوہوں کا طبقہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'rodent' as 'rod' and 'ent' to remember that these creatures gnaw on rods (like wood).

Imagine a rat gnawing on a piece of wood.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rodere" — to gnaw

First known use: 18th century

The term 'rodent' originates from the Latin word 'rodere', which means 'to gnaw'. It has been used in English since the early 18th century to refer to a group of mammals characterized by a pair of continuously growing incisors.