noun
bobcat
BOB-kat
noun
1
A medium-sized North American wildcat with tufted ears and a short tail.
"A bobcat was spotted near the hiking trail last week."
2
A small, versatile construction vehicle used for digging and loading (often a trademarked brand name).
"They brought in a bobcat to clear the rubble."
How to Use Bobcat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a wild North American cat with a short tail, or a small digging machine used on building sites.
Word Forms
bobcats plural, bobcats plural, Bobcats plural
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Etymology
Named for its short, "bobbed" tail plus cat.