bobcat
/ˈbɑbˌkæt/
noun
- A medium-sized wild cat native to North America, with a short tail, tufted ears, and spotted fur.
- We spotted a bobcat creeping through the underbrush near the hiking trail.
- A bobcat's short, bobbed tail gives it its name.
- The bobcat is known for its ability to adapt to forests, swamps, and even suburban areas.