critter

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Synonyms: fritter, chitter, ritter, crittur, gritter, clitter, critzer, kritter, crutter, writter

Antonyms: fritter, chitter, ritter, crittur, gritter, clitter, critzer, kritter, crutter, writter

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|usually|affectionate|US|Australia}} A [[creature]], and specifically, an [[animal]] or something animal-like.<!--Plants are creatures in the broadest sense of that word, but calling them critters is usually solecistic (outside affectionate use); a cartoon monster or a tamagotchi can be called a critter because they are animal-like.-->
2. {{lb|en|rail transport|US}} A small [[locomotive]] used in an industrial setting.

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