cat
/kæt/
noun
- A small furry animal often kept as a pet, or a wild animal like a lion or tiger.
- She adopted a stray cat from the shelter.
- My cat sleeps on the sofa all day.
- The zoo has a new exhibit for big cats like leopards.
- A person, especially a man (informal, often in jazz or hip-hop culture).
- He's a mysterious cat who never talks about his past.
- Hey, cool cat, where did you get that jacket?
- That cat can really play the saxophone.
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verb
- To raise the anchor on a ship using a cathead.
- The crew catted the anchor and headed out to sea.
- The sailors began to cat the anchor before setting sail.
- They catted the anchor quickly as the storm approached.