water rats
Semiaquatic furry swimmers
Water rats are rodents that live in or near water, swimming and diving to find food.
The term applies to various species worldwide, including muskrats and certain voles.
Figuratively, a water rat is someone comfortable around water—a sailor, dock worker, or person who spends much time on boats or waterfronts.
- river bankLand bordering a watercourse
- riverbankLand bordering a stream
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- semi-aquaticPartially water-based lifestyle
- nocturnalityDarkness-hours activity pattern
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