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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary>catted; catting
Definition (Entry 2 of 3)
- intransitive verb
- informal : to search for a sexual mate —often used with around
- transitive verb
- : to bring (an anchor) up to the cathead
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryabbreviation
Definition (Entry 3 of 3)
- catalog
- catalyst
Examples
Noun
- //I have two dogs and a cat.
- //the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aVerb
1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English catt, probably from Late Latin cattus, catta catcat
noun
Synonyms
- a small domestic animal known for catching mice //the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodentsRelated Words
Definition (Entry 2 of 3)
- intransitive verb
- informal : to search for a sexual mate —often used with around
- transitive verb
- : to bring (an anchor) up to the cathead
abbreviationDefinition (Entry 3 of 3)
- catalog
- catalyst
ExamplesNoun- //I have two dogs and a cat.
- //the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents
First Known UseNounbefore 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aVerb1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive senseHistory and EtymologyNounMiddle English, from Old English catt, probably from Late Latin cattus, catta cat