Cat

See also: cat and CAT

English

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -æt

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of Catherine or Caitlin, although the latter has seen a general change in pronunciation in the past few decades.

Proper noun

Cat (plural Cats)

A diminutive of the female given name Catherine.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of Caterpillar (corporation and brand)

Noun

Cat (plural Cats)

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

Anagrams

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

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