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catlike

American  
[kat-lahyk] / ˈkætˌlaɪk /

adjective

  1. resembling or typical of a cat.

    catlike eyes.

  2. swift and graceful.

  3. stealthy and noiseless.

    The scouts crept up on their quarry with catlike tread.

Etymology

Origin of catlike

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat ( def. ) + -like

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