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bobcat

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Noun — A medium-sized North American wildcat with tufted ears and a short tail.

Etymology

Named for its short, "bobbed" tail plus cat.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bobcat” mean?

The word “bobcat” means a medium-sized North American wildcat with tufted ears and a short tail. In plain terms, either a wild North American cat with a short tail, or a small digging machine used on building sites.

How do you pronounce “bobcat”?

“Bobcat” is pronounced BOB-kat (/ˈbɔb.kæt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bobcat” in a sentence?

Here is “bobcat” used in a sentence: “A bobcat was spotted near the hiking trail last week.”

What part of speech is “bobcat”?

“Bobcat” is a noun.

How many meanings does “bobcat” have?

“Bobcat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medium-sized North American wildcat with tufted ears and a short tail.

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