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cat distribution system

cat distribution system

6.6
A program that looks after stray cats and finds them homes
  • noun
translation icon : sistema de distribución de gatos
  • Volunteers manage the cat distribution system to ensure every rescued cat is properly cared for and adopted.

Examples

  • The new cat distribution system in our neighborhood has helped dozens of stray cats find homes.

  • After implementing a cat distribution system, the city saw a significant decrease in stray cat populations.

  • The local shelter implemented a new cat distribution system last month.

  • Have you heard about the cat distribution system in our town?

  • The new cat distribution system has successfully placed over fifty stray cats in loving homes this year.

  • Thanks to the cat distribution system, many abandoned kittens are now safe and well-cared for.

  • The volunteers worked tirelessly to improve the cat distribution system, ensuring every cat was healthy and ready for adoption.

Surface Forms

cat distribution system singular
cat distribution systems plural

Morphology

cat + distribution + system

The meaning is directly compositional: 'cat' (animals) + 'distribution' (allocation/sharing) + 'system' (organized method) yields an organized method for allocating cats. This follows common noun-modifier composition patterns cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The term cat distribution system comes from the image of helpers sorting rescued cats and sending them out like packages so each cat goes to the right home. That's why it means an organized way to manage stray cats and arrange their adoption ('to find new homes').