cat

/kæt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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