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gerbil

/ˈdʒɜːbəl/

/ˈdʒɜrbəl/

gerbilnoun

gerbils

/ˈdʒɜːbəl/

/ˈdʒɜrbəl/

Translations

The gerbil is a small rodent often kept as a pet.

Песчанка — это маленький грызун, которого часто держат в качестве домашнего животного.

Additional translations

песчаная крыса

Definitions

A small burrowing rodent that is often kept as a pet, native to Africa and Asia, with long hind legs and a long tail.

The children were excited to bring home their new pet gerbil from the pet store.

Synonyms

desert rat

sand rat

gerbiladjective

/ˈdʒɜː.bəl/

/ˈdʒɝː.bəl/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something relating to gerbils.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for gerbils.

She filled the new gerbil cage with fresh bedding.

gerbilsnoun

gerbil

gerbils

/ˈdʒɜːbəlz/

/ˈdʒɜrbəlz/

Translations

Gerbils are small rodents often kept as pets.

Песчанки - это маленькие грызуны, которых часто держат в качестве домашних животных.

Definitions

Small burrowing rodents that are often kept as pets, belonging to the subfamily Gerbillinae.

The children were excited to adopt two gerbils from the pet store.

A type of small mammal that is native to desert regions in Africa and Asia, known for their long hind legs and ability to jump.

In the wild, gerbils are adept at surviving in arid environments.

Synonyms

small animals