Cat

See also: Appendix:Variations of "cat"

English

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kæt/
  • Audio (AU)(file)
  • Rhymes: -æt

Proper noun

Cat (plural Cats)

  1. A diminutive of the female given names Catherine or Caitlin.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of Caterpillar (corporation and brand).

Noun

Cat (plural Cats)

  1. (slang) A piece of heavy machinery, such as a backhoe, of the Caterpillar brand.

Etymology 3

Abbreviation of Catalina (flying boat).

Noun

Cat (plural Cats)

  1. (informal) A Catalina flying boat.

Anagrams

Catalan

Proper noun

Cat f

  1. (chiefly in compounds) Clipping of Catalunya.
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