rabbit

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈɹæbət/
/ˈɹæbɪt/
/ˈɹæbɪt/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

Example Sentences
  • The pioneers survived by eating the small game they could get: rabbits, squirrels and occasionally a raccoon.
2 Definition

The meat from this animal.

3 Definition

The fur of a rabbit typically used to imitate another animal's fur.

4 Definition

A runner in a distance race whose goal is mainly to set the pace, either to tire a specific rival so that a teammate can win or to help another break a record; a pacesetter.

5 Definition

A very poor batsman; selected as a bowler or wicket-keeper.

6 Definition

A large element at the beginning of a list of items to be bubble sorted, and thus tending to be quickly swapped into its correct position. Compare turtle.

7 Definition

Rarebit; Welsh rabbit or a similar dish: melted cheese served atop toast.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hunt rabbits.

2 Definition

To flee.

Example Sentences
  • The informant seemed skittish, as if he was about to rabbit.
3 Definition

To talk incessantly and in a childish manner; to babble annoyingly.

Synonyms
rabbit on
Example Sentences
  • Stop your infernal rabbiting! Use proper words or nobody will listen to you!
4 Definition

Confound; damn; drat.