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Polecat

/ˈpəʊlkæt/ · noun

Meaning

Any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae.
  2. (Texas, Appalachia) A skunk.
  3. (television) A tubular device used to support lights on a set.

Example Sentences

This is adjustable telescopic tubing, wedged securely between floor and ceiling (vertical pole) or wall-to-wall (horizontal pole), within corridors, arches, window openings, doorways, etc. It may be held in position by a strong internal spring or end-screws. Designs include polecat, varipole, barricuda, jack tube, Acrow.
This uses a battery-operated HMI/MSR 200 W rigged on a magic arm fastened to a vertical 'pole-cat'. Check that the car roof is suitable for this application and remember to include a clean card (beer mat) between the top of the pole-cat and the car roof!

Synonyms for polecat

fitchfoulmartfoumartwood pussymustela putoriusskunk

Antonyms for polecat

Related Words

fitchfoumartskunkwood pussyfoulmartmustela putoriusweaselmustelideuropean polecatshort-tailed weaselferretmusteloidleast weaselottermustelastoatfingerlingermineabearcatsiberian weasel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does polecat mean?

Polecat means Any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae..

What is a synonym for polecat?

Common synonyms include fitch, foulmart, foumart, wood pussy.

What is the opposite of polecat?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use polecat in a sentence?

This is adjustable telescopic tubing, wedged securely between floor and ceiling (vertical pole) or wall-to-wall (horizontal pole), within corridors, arches, window openings, doorways, etc. It may be held in position by a strong internal spring or end-screws. Designs include polecat, varipole, barricuda, jack tube, Acrow.

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