sand rat
The term "sand rat" can refer to specific rodents adapted to sandy environments or be used colloquially with a different meaning.
Definition
B2Zoology
(technical)A rodent adapted to living in sandy or desert regions, often from the genus Psammomys.
Example
- The sand rat is well adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions.
- Researchers studied the sand rat's burrowing behavior in the Sahara.
C1Slang
(informal, colloquial)A term used in seaside towns to refer to a prostitute who works on the streets rather than in a brothel.
Example
- In some seaside towns, the term sand rat is used to describe streetwalkers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sand rat":
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