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单词 house cats
释义

house cat

noun

: cat sense 1a

Synonyms

  • cat
  • feline
  • kitty
  • moggy [British]
  • moggie
  • puss
  • pussy
  • pussycat
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Example Sentences

the house cat at the Cheshire Cat Bookstore has the dual responsibility of being mascot and mouser
Recent Examples on the Web Despite being no larger than an average house cat, raccoons can be dangerous. Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Except for the polar bears, a corpse, and a small house cat named Vic, Ada Blackjack found herself alone on Wrangel Island in late June 1923. Kate Siber, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2018 As adults, blue duikers can weigh seven to 20 pounds, about the size of a house cat. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 The front door of the house stands open; the declawed house cat is wandering outside; the living room is in disarray. Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 12 June 2022 Larger than a house cat but smaller than a big cat, clouded leopards are named for their irregular, cloud-like spots. Rebecca Cairns; Video By Hazel Pfeifer, CNN, 10 May 2022 Lions and leopards, like any house cat, are leery of water, and tend to avoid wet grasses, which soften their claws. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2022 There's even a house cat named Pilou roaming the halls. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2022 Red pandas are considered full-grown around two years of age and reach the size of a fluffy house cat. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

house cats

noun

plural of house cat
as in cats
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the house cat at the Cheshire Cat Bookstore has the dual responsibility of being mascot and mouser

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cats
  • kittens
  • kitties
  • pussies
  • felines
  • pussycats
  • pusses
  • alley cats
  • kits
  • moggies
  • mousers
  • tomcats
  • tabbies
  • gibs
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