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Definition of cat
1a : a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and miceb : any of a family (Felidae) of carnivorous usually solitary and nocturnal mammals (such as the domestic cat, lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, cougar, wildcat, lynx, and cheetah)
2 : a malicious woman; especially : one given to making catty remarks about other women
3 : a strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship
6 : catfish 1
7a : a player or devotee of jazzb : guy some young … cat asked me to go drinking with him — Jack Kerouac
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Examples of cat in a Sentence
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
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An animal control officer got into the drain and was able to reach the cat.
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Two days after he was abandoned, some Iranians who feed stray cats spotted him and scooped him up.
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Line your eyes with black liquid liner in the shape of a cat-eye.
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One homeowner got the shock of her life on a recent lazy afternoon while watching the rain fall with her cat.
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Over the years, the Bordens have cremated iguanas, kangaroos, alpacas, deer, parakeets, squirrels, dogs, cats, goldfish, miniature ponies and more.
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Judging by Jeff Zevely from CBS8 will start at 9:30 a.m. The patriotic costume contest is free and open to all types of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits and hamsters.
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In addition to a cat or dog, the veteran also receives a starter kit to include a crate, leash, collar and food.
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There's not much to goat yoga — or yoga with cats or dogs — other than a typical class with the inclusion of pets.
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Origin and Etymology of cat
Middle English, from Old English catt, probably from Late Latin cattus, catta cat
cat
Definition of cat
catted
;catting
intransitive verb
usually vulgar : to search for a sexual mate —often used with around
transitive verb
: to bring (an anchor) up to the cathead
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Cat knew how to draw out the best in his son athletically and emotionally.
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Cat Mountain Tr., 1400 block: Theft of property ($100-$750).
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Cat prowled beneath the shelf, but had no way to reach my little fish.
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Q. How worried should cat owners be about the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, especially with babies in the house?
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Go to Cat Tuong in Kastanienallee for wow-factor vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese dishes—
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Today, the government is trying hard to eliminate cats from the landscape and is even involved in the invention of new cat poisons and gory things, which are upsetting to cat lovers.
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1681
First Known Use of cat
1681
cat
Definition of cat
1 catalog
2 catalyst
CAT
Definition of CAT
1 clean-air turbulence
2 computerized axial tomography
CAT Defined for Kids
cat
playDefinition of cat for Students
1 : a common furry meat-eating animal kept as a pet or for catching mice and rats
2 : any of a family of mammals (as the lion, tiger, and leopard) to which the domestic cat belongs
Medical Dictionary
cat
playMedical Definition of cat
1: a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated and kept as a pet or for catching rats and mice
2: any of a family (Felidae) of mammals including the domestic cat, lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, cougar, wildcat, lynx, and cheetah
CAT
Medical Definition of CAT
computed axial tomography; computerized axial tomography
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