What's another name for the four-legged feline that lies around on your keyboard all day and purrs? You might call it “Fluffy,” but it’s also known as a cat.
If you’re in the market for a pet cat, just make sure it meows, and doesn’t roar like the lion, tiger, or jaguar, all of which are in the same family as the housecat. Domesticated as long ago as ancient Egyptian times, the cat is a fixture not only in many homes, but also in a host of English expressions — like, “when the cat’s away, the mice will play,” “it’s raining cats and dogs,” and “the cat’s pajamas.”
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feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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a whip with nine knotted cords
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
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a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
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a spiteful woman gossip
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an informal term for a youth or man
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the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
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eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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