cat
Definition of cat
Pronunciation: kăt n. | 1. | (Zool.) Any animal belonging to the natural family Felidae, and in particular to the various species of the genera Felis, Panthera, 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). The larger felines, such as the lion, tiger, leopard, and cougar, are often referred to as cats, and sometimes as big cats. See Wild cat, and Tiger cat. | | 2. | (Naut.) A strong vessel with a narrow stern, projecting quarters, and deep waist. It is employed in the coal and timber trade. | | 3. | A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position it is placed. | | 4. | An old game; | | 5. | same as cat o' nine tails; as, British sailors feared the cat. | | 6. | A catamaran. | v. t. | 1. | (Naut.) To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an anchor. See Anchor. |
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