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rabbit

noun, often attributive

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rab·bit | \ ˈra-bət

plural rabbit or rabbits

Definition of rabbit

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : any of a family (Leporidae) of long-eared short-tailed lagomorph mammals with long hind legs:

a : any of various lagomorphs that are born furless, blind, and helpless, that are sometimes gregarious, and that include especially the cottontails of the New World and a small Old World mammal (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that is the source of various domestic breeds

b : hare

2 : the pelt of a rabbit

3 : welsh rabbit

4a : a figure of a rabbit sped mechanically along the edge of a dog track as an object of pursuit

b : a runner in a long-distance race who sets a fast pace for the field in the first part of the race

rabbit

verb

rabbited; rabbiting; rabbits

Definition of rabbit (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to hunt rabbits

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Noun We keep rabbits as pets.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Vietnamese traditions also follow the Chinese zodiac, but Vietnam Insider notes that the fourth animal sign in the cycle is a cat instead of a rabbit in Chinese culture. — Frances Lee, Woman's Day, "Everything to Know About Lunar New Year's Traditions," 12 Feb. 2021 Ali King baits a trap with a hen’s egg and piece of rabbit meat. — Naomi Arnold, Washington Post, "An island nation’s audacious effort to save its unique wildlife," 31 Dec. 2020 Along with mice, rats and a rabbit, two dogs became the first living creatures to go into orbit and return to earth safely. — Courtney Sexton, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Most Famous Dogs of Science," 18 Nov. 2020 Imagine getting a note and photos from a rabbit, a miniature horse or a cat. — Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Critter drive-ins, pet pen pals, Zoom and window watching combat COVID blues," 11 Nov. 2020 Then the body of a rabbit, ritualistically murdered, appears on the school playground with a birthday card for Richard tucked beneath it. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "Get a first look at Clay McLeod Chapman's true-crime-inspired horror novel Whisper Down the Lane," 20 Oct. 2020 Only four-leaf clovers, ladybugs and a rabbit’s foot. — Evan Dudley, al, "UAB determined to play Rice despite positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing," 9 Dec. 2020 Lari took his guitar, his pets — two cats and a rabbit — and his marijuana. — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "With ongoing landslide danger, Haines evacuees wonder when they can return home," 6 Dec. 2020 Zuniga, 23, lives in East Village in downtown San Diego with his partner, Madeleine Winterich, and their rabbit, Cardigan J. Brown (or Cardi Bun, for short). — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, "How one San Diegan uses his bicycle obsession to make the sport more inclusive and accessible to others," 31 Oct. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The hood and shoulders are reinforced with durable, water-repelling fabric, which comes in handy for late-season upland or rabbit hunts. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, "The Ultimate Hunting Gift Guide for Women," 18 Nov. 2020 Writing for Citius Mag, former University of Oregon runner Daniel Winn explains how to effectively rabbit a race. — oregonlive, "The UO men enter this week’s NCAA Indoor Championships ranked third: Oregon track & field rundown," 9 Mar. 2020 One study concludes that rising temperatures will drive the volcano rabbits higher into the mountains, perhaps by 2,300 feet over the next century, further shrinking their range. — National Geographic, "Volcano rabbit," 23 Jan. 2020

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