Cat Synonyms & Definitions

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• CatDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed.
2. (n.) An old game; (a) The game of tipcat and the implement with which it is played. See Tipcat. (c) A game of ball, called, according to the number of batters, one old cat, two old cat, etc.
3. (n.) A cat o nine tails. See below.
4. (n.) An animal of various species of the genera Felis 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) See Wild cat, and Tiger cat.
5. (n.) A strong vessel with a narrow stern, projecting quarters, and deep waist. It is employed in the coal and timber trade.
6. (v. t.) To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an anchor. See Anchor.
7. (n.) A strong tackle used to draw an anchor up to the cathead of a ship.

• Cat o nine tailsDefinition & Meaning in English

1. () See under Cat.

• CataclysmicDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Of or pertaining to a cataclysm.