Defn: Any one of numerous species of rails of the genus Rallus, as the common European species (Rallus aquaticus). See Illust. of Rail.
WATER RAM
Wa"ter ram`.
Defn: An hydraulic ram.
WATER RAT
Wa"ter rat`.
1. (Zoöl.) (a) The water vole. See under Vole. (b) The muskrat. (c) The beaver rat. See under Beaver.
2. A thief on the water; a pirate.
WATER RATE
Wa"ter rate`.
Defn: A rate or tax for a supply of water.
WATER RATTLE; WATER RATTLER
Wa"ter rat"tle or Wa"ter rat"tler. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus); — so called from its preference for damp places near water.