bobcat
/'bɔbkæt/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small North American wild cat: A bobcat is a medium-sized feline predator native to North America. It is a species of lynx characterized by its relatively small size compared to other lynxes, a short "bobbed" tail, tufted ears, and spotted or streaked fur.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We saw a bobcat crossing the trail in the forest.
- The bobcat's primary prey includes rabbits and rodents.
- Despite its size, a bobcat is a formidable hunter.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the animal.
- The wildlife sanctuary had a bobcat exhibit.
- He studied bobcat behavior for his thesis.
Variants and Related Words
- Lynx rufus: The scientific name for the bobcat.
- Wildcat: A general term that can sometimes refer to bobcats and similar felines, though it is less specific.
- Bay lynx: An older, less common name for the bobcat.
Synonyms
- Wildcat (in a general sense)
- Lynx (specifically, the North American lynx)
Related Phrases & Idioms
(This word is a specific zoological term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
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small lynx of North America
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