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Polecats: meaning, definitions and examples

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polecats

 

[ หˆpษ™สŠlkรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

Polecats are carnivorous mammals belonging to the Mustelidae family. They are known for their long, slender bodies, sharp claws, and ability to hunt small rodents and birds. Polecats are primarily nocturnal animals and are often found near water sources.

Synonyms

ferret, stoat, weasel.

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Word Description / Examples
ferret

Usually refers to a domesticated animal commonly kept as a pet. Can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who searches persistently for something.

  • She has a playful ferret named Charlie.
  • He ferrets out the truth no matter how deeply it is buried.
weasel

Refers to small, slender carnivorous mammals. Can also carry a negative connotation when used to describe a person perceived as sneaky or untrustworthy.

  • The weasel is an adept and agile predator.
  • He's such a weasel, always trying to get out of work.
stoat

Mainly used when referring to the small carnivorous mammal known for its winter white fur. Usually mentioned in the context of wildlife biology or nature.

  • The stoat's fur turns white in the winter, making it almost invisible in the snow.
  • Stoats are skilled hunters, often preying on rabbits and rodents.

Examples of usage

  • Polecats are excellent hunters, using their sharp claws to catch prey.
  • The polecat's fur is dark brown with a lighter underbelly.
  • Polecats are solitary animals, only coming together during the mating season.

Translations

Translations of the word "polecats" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doninhas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฐเฅเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frettchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั…ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tchรณrze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท putois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hurones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kokarca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ปนํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุธุฑุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fretky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fretky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ช่ฒ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diลกavnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fretka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฝะดั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผlkรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hurones

Etymology

The word 'polecat' originated from the Middle English 'poulecat', which in turn came from the Old French 'poule chat', meaning 'cat that catches poultry'. Polecats have been known to hunt chickens and other small birds, hence the name. Over time, the term 'polecat' has come to refer specifically to the European polecat species.

See also: polecat.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,784, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.