cat
nounUK /kæt/
US /kæt/
A cat is a small furry animal that says meow.
The cat is sleeping on the warm sofa.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A big wild animal like a lion or tiger.
Lions and tigers are big cats.
3. A person who is very cool or stylish.
He thinks he's such a cool cat.
4. A short form for a catamaran boat.
We sailed across the bay on a cat.
5. A tool with a claw for pulling nails.
He used a cat's paw to pull out the nail.