A small domesticated carnivorous mammal (Felis catus), kept as a pet and as catcher of vermin, and existing in a variety of breeds. Any of various other carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae, including the lion, tiger, leopard, and lynx. The fur of a domestic cat.
Informal A woman who is regarded as spiteful.
Slang A person, especially a man. A player or devotee of jazz music.
A cat-o'-nine-tails.
A catfish.
Nautical A cathead. A device for raising an anchor to the cathead. A catboat. A catamaran.