bobcat

[ bob-kat ]

/ ˈbɒbˌkæt /

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noun, plural bob·cats, (especially collectively) bob·cat.

a North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico, having a brownish coat with black spots.

Nearby words

bobby dazzler, bobby pin, bobby socks, bobby-dazzler, bobbysoxer, bobcat, bobfloat, bobigny, boblet, bobo, bobo-dioulasso

Origin of bobcat

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; bob(tail) + cat

Also called bay lynx.

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"Bobcat," whispered Clark, in a tone which convinced not even himself.
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When the tracker stopped, it threw the bobcat's whole plan out of gear.
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The bobcat leaped up in the air, and then Bert threw another ball which hit it on the head.
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British Dictionary definitions for bobcat

bobcat

/ (ˈbɒbˌkæt) /

noun

a North American feline mammal, Lynx rufus, closely related to but smaller than the lynx, having reddish-brown fur with dark spots or stripes, tufted ears, and a short tailAlso called: bay lynx

Word Origin for bobcat

C19: from bob ² (referring to its short tail) + cat 1

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bobcat

noun, plural bob·cats, (especially collectively) bob·cat.

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bobcat

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