Reversed role with sailor as pest controller

I believe the answer is:

rattrap

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(Other definitions for rattrap that I've seen before include "Difficult situation" , "Agreeable; Mediterranean resort" , "Rodent catcher - found on a bicycle!" , "Rodent snare" , "Means of catching rodent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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