polecat (Meaning)
polecat (n)
American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae
dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
polecat (n.)
A small European carnivore of the Weasel family (Putorius foetidus). Its scent glands secrete a substance of an exceedingly disagreeable odor. Called also fitchet, foulmart, and European ferret.
The zorilla. The name is also applied to other allied species.
Synonyms & Antonyms of polecat
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polecat Sentence Examples
- The skunk-like polecat is known for its unpleasant odor when threatened.
- The European polecat is a carnivorous mammal found in woodlands and grasslands.
- Male polecats are larger than females and have a distinctive black and white mask.
- The polecat's claws are strong and sharp, enabling it to climb trees and dig burrows.
- Polecats are excellent hunters, preying on rodents, rabbits, and birds.
- Farmers often consider polecats a pest due to their predation on poultry.
- The polecat's population has declined due to habitat loss and persecution.
- The American polecat, once widespread, is now critically endangered.
- In folklore, polecats are sometimes associated with mischief and bad luck.
- The polecat's bushy tail is often used as a defensive weapon, spraying a foul-smelling musk at potential predators.
FAQs About the word polecat
American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae, dark b
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The skunk-like polecat is known for its unpleasant odor when threatened.
The European polecat is a carnivorous mammal found in woodlands and grasslands.
Male polecats are larger than females and have a distinctive black and white mask.
The polecat's claws are strong and sharp, enabling it to climb trees and dig burrows.
