- 1. a. An order of mammals having two (rarely four) large incisor teeth in each jaw, distant from the molar teeth. The rats, squirrels, rabbits, marmots, and beavers belong to this order. Source: opted
- 2. An order of mammals having two (rarely four) large incisor teeth in each jaw, distant from the molar teeth. The rats, squirrels, rabbits, marmots, and beavers belong to this order. Note: The incisor teeth are long, curved, and strongly enameled on the outside, so as to keep a cutting edge. They have a persistent pulp and grow continuously. Source: webster
- 3. An order of mammals having two (rarely four) large incisorteeth in each jaw, distant from the molar teeth. The rats, squirrels,rabbits, marmots, and beavers belong to this order. Source: adambom
- 4. n small gnawing animals: porcupines; rats; mice; squirrels; marmots; beavers; gophers; voles; hamsters; guinea pigs; agoutis Source: ecdict
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