noun
- a large aquatic rodent native to North America, with a long tail and dark brown fur, found in marshes and wetlands
Usage: also called musquash in some regions
Examples
- The muskrat built its lodge in the middle of the marsh.
- Muskrats are excellent swimmers and spend most of their lives in water.
- The trapper caught several muskrats for their valuable fur.
- You can often see muskrat tracks along the muddy banks of the pond.
- Muskrats feed on aquatic plants and small animals.
- The muskrat's tail helps it steer while swimming.