Rat-catcher
Translation of "rat-catcher" into Russian
rat-catcher
Nounrat-catcher
rat-catchers pl
Common, countable; refers to a person or animal that catches rats.
In the 19th century, a rat-catcher could make a decent living in London’s sewers.
В XIX веке крысолов мог неплохо зарабатывать в лондонских канализациях.
Additional translations
ловец крыс
rat-catcher
Adjectiverat-catcher
Used attributively before nouns; not normally gradable.
крысоловный
Используется атрибутивно в техническом или разговорном контекстах. She bought a rat-catcher trap to keep in the barn.
Она купила крысоловную ловушку для амбара.
Definitions
rat-catcher
NounA person whose job is to catch and kill rats.
In the 19th century, a rat-catcher could make a decent living in London’s sewers.
An animal, especially a dog, that is skilled at catching rats.
The Jack Russell is an excellent rat-catcher on the farm.
rat-catcher
AdjectiveDesigned for or relating to catching rats.
She bought a rat-catcher trap to keep in the barn.