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n any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse n someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike n a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible n one who reveals confidential i…

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  1. n any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse n someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike n a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible n one who reveals confidential information in return for money n a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure v desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage v employ scabs or strike breakers in v take the place of work of someone on strike v give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat v catch rats, especially with dogs v give away information about somebody