cat
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noun, often attributive \ˈkat\Definition of CAT
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a : a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and mice b : any of a family (Felidae) of carnivorous usually solitary and nocturnal mammals (as the domestic cat, lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, cougar, wildcat, lynx, and cheetah)
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: a malicious woman
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: a strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship
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: catfish
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a : a player or devotee of jazz b : guy
Examples of CAT
- I have two dogs and a cat.
- <the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents>
Origin of CAT
Middle English, from Old English catt, probably from Late Latin cattus, catta cat
First Known Use: before 12th century
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