noun
- plural of muskrat; aquatic rodents native to North America, known for their musky odor and valuable fur
Usage: countable noun; common in wildlife and fur trade contexts
Examples
- Muskrats build dome-shaped lodges in marshes and wetlands.
- The fur trappers caught several muskrats along the riverbank.
- Muskrats are excellent swimmers with partially webbed hind feet.
- These muskrats have adapted well to life in freshwater environments.
- The population of muskrats in the region has increased over the past decade.