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Word: Cat
Speech Type: Noun
Old English catt, catte, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kat and German Katze; reinforced in Middle English by forms from late Latin cattus
kat
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws. It is widely kept as a pet or for catching mice, and many breeds have been developed.
Short Definition:domesticated carnivorous mammal
(especially among jazz enthusiasts) a man
Short Definition:man
Examples:- this West Coast cat had managed him since the early 80s
- the cat went crazy on the horn
a short tapered stick used in the game of tipcat.
Short Definition:stick used in game
Word: Cat
Speech Type: Verb
kat
raise (an anchor) from the surface of the water to the cathead
Short Definition:raise anchor
Examples:- I kept her off the wind and sailing free until I had the anchor catted
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