Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rattrap

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
rat-trap
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dilapidated building, a place that is run down and unsanitary.

noun

A type of bicycle pedal made of metal with no rubber.

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Questions

What does rattrap mean?
A device (trap) used to catch rats.
Where does rattrap come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce rattrap

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