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cat burglar
nounLow
/ˈkæt ˌbɜː.ɡlə/A stealthy thief who breaks into buildings, typically targeting high-value items, using agility and skill to avoid detection, often entering through upper floors.
cat cafe
nounB2
/ˈkæt ˌkæfeɪ/A commercial establishment, typically a café, where patrons can enjoy beverages and snacks while interacting with resident cats.
cat cracker
nounLow
/ˈkæt ˌkræk.ər/A toy or treat designed for cats, often used to entertain or reward them.
cat door
nounC1
/ˈkæt ˌflæp/A small opening in a door, wall, or window, fitted with a flap or other mechanism, designed specifically to allow a domestic cat to pass through while limiting the entry of weather, insects, or other animals.
cat eye
nounB1
/ˈkæt ˌaɪ/A makeup style using eyeliner to create an upward flick at the outer corner of the eye, resembling a cat's eye.
cat flea
nounLow frequency
/ˈkæt fliː/A small, wingless, parasitic insect (Ctenocephalides felis) that lives by feeding on the blood of cats.
cat flu
nounLow
/kæt fluː/A common, highly contagious viral respiratory infection affecting cats, similar to human flu.
cat hole
nounLow
/ˈkæt ˌhəʊl/A small opening, typically in a door or wall, designed to allow a cat to pass through.
cat litter
nounB1
/ˈkæt ˌlɪt.ə/A granular, absorbent material placed in a tray (litter box) for a domestic cat to urinate and defecate into.
cat on a hot tin roof
nounIntermediate (B2) - Recognizable primarily as a cultural reference.
/ˌkæt ɒn ə ˌhɒt ˌtɪn ˈruːf/A person who is extremely nervous, restless, or agitated.
cat rig
nounC2
/ˈkat rɪɡ/A sailing rig configuration on a vessel where a single mast is located far forward, often stepped right at the bow, with sails, typically a mainsail, set without a jib or headsail.
cat scan
nounC1
/ˌsiː eɪ ˈtiː skæn/ (for 'CT scan'); /ˌkæt skæn/ (for 'cat scan')A medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
cat scanner
nounC1
/ˌsiːˌeɪˈtiː ˈskæn.ər/A machine using computed tomography (CT) technology to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body for medical diagnosis.
cat squirrel
nounC1
/ˈkæt ˌskwɪr.əl/A large, grey squirrel species native to eastern North America, known for its size and territorial behaviour.
cat standard
nounC1
/ˈkæt ˈstændəd/A humorous or informal term for a baseline of quality or performance that is unambitious, minimal, or set by a cat (as a deliberately low or whimsical benchmark).
cat suit
nounLow-frequency
/ˈkæt.suːt/A tight-fitting, one-piece garment covering the torso and legs.
cat tackle
nounLow
/ˈkæt ˌtæk.əl/A rugby or American football maneuver where a player attempts to stop an opponent by grabbing them around the legs or waist, often bringing them to the ground.
cat whisker
nounC1
/ˈkat ˌwɪskə/One of the long, stiff hairs growing around a cat's mouth, used for sensory purposes.
cat yawl
nounC1
/ˌkat ˈjɔːl/A small type of sailing vessel originally developed for fishing, characterized by having two masts, with the mizzen mast stepped far aft behind the rudder post, combining features of a catboat and a yawl rig.
cat's cradle
nounC1
/ˌkæts ˈkreɪ.dəl/A string game in which a loop of string is wound and woven around the fingers of both hands to create a sequence of symmetrical patterns.

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