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.
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.
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