cat definition

1. feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
2. a spiteful woman gossip
• examples: what a cat she is!
3. a whip with nine knotted cords
• examples: British sailors feared the cat
4. a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
5. beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails