polecat (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Webster

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

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

polecat Sentence Examples

  1. The skunk-like polecat is known for its unpleasant odor when threatened.
  2. The European polecat is a carnivorous mammal found in woodlands and grasslands.
  3. Male polecats are larger than females and have a distinctive black and white mask.
  4. The polecat's claws are strong and sharp, enabling it to climb trees and dig burrows.
  5. Polecats are excellent hunters, preying on rodents, rabbits, and birds.
  6. Farmers often consider polecats a pest due to their predation on poultry.
  7. The polecat's population has declined due to habitat loss and persecution.
  8. The American polecat, once widespread, is now critically endangered.
  9. In folklore, polecats are sometimes associated with mischief and bad luck.
  10. 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.