cat Synonyms
cat Meaning
cat (n)
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
an informal term for a youth or man
a spiteful woman gossip
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
a whip with nine knotted cords
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis
cat (v)
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
cat (n.)
An animal of various species of the genera Felis and Lynx. The domestic cat is Felis domestica. The European wild cat (Felis catus) is much larger than the domestic cat. In the United States the name wild cat is commonly applied to the bay lynx (Lynx rufus) See Wild cat, and Tiger cat.
A strong vessel with a narrow stern, projecting quarters, and deep waist. It is employed in the coal and timber trade.
A strong tackle used to draw an anchor up to the cathead of a ship.
A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed.
An old game; (a) The game of tipcat and the implement with which it is played. See Tipcat. (c) A game of ball, called, according to the number of batters, one old cat, two old cat, etc.
A cat o' nine tails. See below.
cat (v. t.)
To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an anchor. See Anchor.
cat Sentence Examples
- The sleek black cat prowled through the moonlit garden, its eyes gleaming.
- She adored her fluffy Persian cat, pampering it with toys and treats.
- The tabby cat curled up on the windowsill, basking in the warmth of the sun.
- My cat often brings me gifts of dead mice, a testament to its hunting prowess.
- The stray cat wandered the streets, searching for scraps of food.
- With a flick of its tail, the agile cat leaped onto the kitchen counter.
- The playful kitten chased after a ball of yarn, batting it around the room.
- The elderly woman found comfort in the gentle purring of her cat as it nestled in her lap.
- The mischievous cat knocked over a vase, its tail twitching in amusement.
- Despite its aloof demeanor, the cat showed affection by rubbing against my legs.
FAQs About the word cat
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats, an informal term for a youth or man, a spiteful woman gossip, the l
moggie,kitty, kitten, feline, pussy, puss, house cat,pussycat, moggy,mouser
No antonyms found.
The sleek black cat prowled through the moonlit garden, its eyes gleaming.
She adored her fluffy Persian cat, pampering it with toys and treats.
The tabby cat curled up on the windowsill, basking in the warmth of the sun.
My cat often brings me gifts of dead mice, a testament to its hunting prowess.
