ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bobcat

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɒb.kæt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bobcat is a noun meaning A North American wildcat (Lynx rufus), having tufted ears and a short tail.

Meaning

A North American wildcat (Lynx rufus), having tufted ears and a short tail.

More Meanings

  1. A multi-purpose construction vehicle, akin to a smaller version of a front-end loader or a backhoe (backhoe loader), with a one-man caged control cabin.

Example Sentences

In the course of a single month this year, the following news reports emanated from Florida: […]A father from East Orlando punched a bobcat in the face for attacking his daughter’s dog.

Word Forms

Synonyms for bobcat

Depending on context, synonyms include skidsteer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lynx, wildcat, wild cat, bearcat, catamount, cougar.

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