Bobcat: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobcat

 

[ หˆbษ’bหŒkรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

A bobcat is a medium-sized North American cat with a short tail, tufted ears, and a coat that is typically gray or brown with black spots.

Examples of usage

  • The bobcat is a skilled hunter, preying on small mammals and birds.
  • Bobcats are elusive creatures, often avoiding human contact.
  • The bobcat's population has been affected by habitat loss and hunting.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobcat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lince

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ€ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Luchs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kucing hutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rys

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ชใƒคใƒžใƒใ‚ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lynx

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lince

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ผ์†Œ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุดู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rys

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rys

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œž็Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ris

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ะปะตัƒัั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lince

Etymology

The word 'bobcat' originated in the United States in the early 19th century. The 'bob' in 'bobcat' refers to the short or bobbed tail of the animal. Bobcats have long been part of Native American folklore and are considered symbols of stealth and agility. They play a significant role in the ecosystem by controlling rodent populations. Bobcats have adapted well to human development but still face threats such as habitat destruction and illegal hunting.

See also: bob, bobbing, bobble, bobcut.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,412 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.