Cat

See also: Appendix:Variations of "cat"

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kæt/

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• Rhymes: -æt

Etymology 1

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

• A. C. T., A.C.T., ACT, ATC, Act., CTA, TAC, TCA, act, act., tac

Catalan

Proper noun

Cat f

1. (chiefly in compounds) Clipping of Catalunya.