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CAT

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Cat.

How to pronounce cat:

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Cat - as a noun

A method of examining body organs by scanning them with x rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
computed axial tomographycomputed tomographycomputerized axial tomographycomputerized tomographyct

Feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
true cat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
felid9feline9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An informal term for a youth or man

Example: "A nice guy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bozo15guy7hombre13sod4

A spiteful woman gossip

Example: "What a cat she is!"

The leaves of the shrub catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

Example: "In yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
african teaarabian teakat7khat11qat12quat13

A whip with nine knotted cords

Example: "British sailors feared the cat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cat-o'-nine-tails

A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caterpillar15

Cat - as a verb

Beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcast6chuck16disgorge11honk11puke10purge8regorge9regurgitate13retch10sick10spew9spue6throw upupchuck20vomit up

Cat - as an adjective

Terrible, disastrous.

Example: "The weather was cat, so they returned home early."

Example Sentences

"I have a black cat named Midnight."
"The cat jumped off the fence and landed gracefully."
"My cat loves to chase after shiny objects."
"The stray cat was skinny and looked hungry."
"She cuddled up on the couch with her cat and a good book."
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Word Game Points

Is CAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is CAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is CAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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