English dictionary
cat
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws
noun
- feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar
noun
- any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
noun
- a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
noun
- a whip with nine knotted cords
noun
- the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
noun
- a spiteful woman gossip
noun
- an informal term for a youth or man
verb
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
verb
- beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
Example sentences
British sailors feared the cat
in Yemen, kat is used daily by 85% of adults
what a cat she is!
a nice guy
the guy's only doing it for some doll
the poor sod couldn't even buy a drink
After drinking too much, the students vomited
He purged continuously
The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night