cat
Whiskers and claws
Cat is the general term for the family of mammals that includes domestic kitties, lions, tigers, jaguars, pumas, lynxes, and the like—more technically speaking, felines or felids.
Without modification or other contextual clues, cat refers to the domestic animal kept as a pet.
It also has many slang and technical meanings that have no obvious connection with felines.
Cat can designate a man (a cool cat) or disparagingly, a malicious woman.
Cats figure in several idioms including let the cat out of the bag (reveal a secret), and like herding cats (difficult to organize successfully).
Of or like cats
- companionOne who keeps company
- kittenJuvenile domestic feline
- litterboxPet waste receptacle
- scratching postSisal-wrapped claw target
meowing · grooming · collar · treats · veterinarian · adoption · indoor · neutering
Sudden attack leap
- stalkPlant's vertical support
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- kneadWork with hands
- hissSharp sibilant sound
scratch · nap · hunt · climb · stretch · preen · mark · spray
Sudden attack leap
- chaseRapid following of quarry
- frolicLighthearted playful movement
- friskyLively and playful
- swatHit something sharply
bat · tumble · leap · stalk · mischievous · energetic · laser pointer · string
Maned African feline
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- leopardSpotted African wild cat
- cheetahFastest land animal
- jaguarLarge American spotted cat
panther · cougar · puma · lynx · bobcat · ocelot · serval · caracal
Thai cat breed
Desire to learn
- rainingPrecipitation in progress
- bagFlexible carrying container
- nine livesSupposed feline allotment
- hatGarment for the head
Rapid oscillating movement
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- comfortEase or soothing relief
rumble · therapeutic · kneading · happy · bonding · frequency · calming · cozy
feline
Of or like cats
scratching post · meowing · grooming · collar · treats · veterinarian · adoption · indoor · neutering · spaying
whiskers
Facial sensory hairs
tail · retractable · fangs · pupils · ears · coat · pads · tongue · scruff · vibrissae
pounce
Sudden attack leap
hiss · scratch · nap · hunt · climb · stretch · preen · mark · spray · yowl
pounce
Sudden attack leap
swat · bat · tumble · leap · stalk · mischievous · energetic · laser pointer · string · crinkle
lion
Maned African feline
jaguar · panther · cougar · puma · lynx · bobcat · ocelot · serval · caracal · clouded leopard
siamese
Thai cat breed
curiosity
Desire to learn
- rainingPrecipitation in progress
- bagFlexible carrying container
- nine livesSupposed feline allotment
catamaran
Double-hulled sailing craft
- catboatFore-masted single-sail craft
vibration
Rapid oscillating movement
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
comfort · rumble · therapeutic · kneading · happy · bonding · frequency · calming · cozy · snuggling
- black catDark-coated feline
- cat foodManufactured feline diet
- cats and dogsIdiom for torrential precipitation
- cat litterAbsorbent box material
- house catDomesticated feline pet
- cat and mouseProlonged pursuit game
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