bobcat
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- noun
- /ˈbɑbˌkæt/
- US
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lince rojo
- In my backyard, I often see tracks left by a bobcat prowling through the nearby woods.
- foxes and bobcats
- lynx and bobcats
I thought, what if it was a bobcat riding one of those little vehicles?
- I thought, what if it was a bobcat riding one of those little vehicles?
- Speaking of animals, we had a joke about kids playing with a bobcat and we played audio.
- I want to get a is it legal to have a bobcat as a pet?
- We're coats, we're attacking deer, Bobcats, we're attacking deer.
Examples
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There is particular concern in Texas for bobcats and endangered ocelots that occupy the same territory but do not interbreed.
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And all kinds of animals live here: deer, otters, raccoons, bobcats, herons, fish, frogs, and alligators, of course.
Fiction book (2001) -
You know, I saw a bobcat the other day.
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Now I did see a bobcat once.
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I pause when I see bobcat tracks in the fresh mud.
Academic text (2007) -
Well, I'm out in those woods every day... and while I have seen bears and bobcats... and just about every type of bird you can imagine.
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Today, you and I are fortunate to share this place with bobcats, skunks, and red-tailed hawks.
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During our hike, we were lucky enough to spot a bobcat resting on a large rock.
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The bobcat is known for its distinctive tufted ears and agile movements in the wild.
Synonyms
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A small, furry pet or a large wild animal like a lion
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A small or medium wild animal like a cat that lives in forests and open fields
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A medium-sized wild cat with short tail, ear tufts, and spotted fur
A small wild cat native to North America often called the bobcat
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Etymology
Bobcat comes from the words bob ('short' or 'to cut short') and cat, because people named this wild North American cat for its short, 'bobbed' tail. So the name helps you remember the animal's short tail and wild look.