Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Wharf Rat.
Wharf Rat - as a noun
Someone who lives near wharves and lives by pilfering from ships or warehouses
Brown rat that infests wharves
Example Sentences
"The old wharf rat scurried along the docks searching for scraps of food."
"The wharf rat made a nest in the abandoned boat."
"We spotted a group of wharf rats near the fishing pier."
"The wharf rat darted into a hole in the wall, evading capture."
"The local fishermen were annoyed by the presence of wharf rats on their boats."
