Associations to the word «Hamster»

Pictures for the word «Hamster»

Wiktionary

HAMSTER, noun. Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.
HAMSTER, noun. Especially, the golden hamster, Mesocricetus auratus, and the dwarf hamster of genus Phodopus, often kept as a pets and used in scientific research.
HAMSTER, noun. Other rodents of similar appearance, such as the maned hamster or crested hamster, Lophiomys imhausi, mouse-like hamsters of genus Calomyscus, and the white-tailed rat (Mystromys albicaudatus).
HAMSTER BALL, noun. A clear hollow sphere in which a pet rodent can run around while out of its cage.
HAMSTER BALLS, noun. Plural of hamster ball
HAMSTER STYLE, noun. A method used by turntablists whereby the configuration of the crossfader is reversed, so that the right turntable is on the left end of the crossfader and vice versa.
HAMSTER WHEEL, noun. A circular cage for a hamster or other small rodent, which rotates vertically as the animal runs at the bottom.
HAMSTER WHEEL, noun. (figuratively) (by extension) A monotonous, repetitive, unfulfilling activity, especially one in which no progress is achieved.
HAMSTER WHEELS, noun. Plural of hamster wheel

Dictionary definition

HAMSTER, noun. Short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke