Definition of cat

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Cat (v. t.) To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an anchor. See Anchor..

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Intrigue :: Intrigue (v. t.) To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to embarrass.
Velum :: Velum (n.) A delicate funnel-like membrane around the flagellum of certain Infusoria. See Illust. a of Protozoa.
Catastasis :: Catastasis (n.) That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed..
Orsellinic :: Orsellinic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid obtained by a partial decomposition of orsellic acid as a white crystalline substance, and related to protocatechuic acid..
Trope :: Trope (n.) The use of a word or expression in a different sense from that which properly belongs to it; the use of a word or expression as changed from the original signification to another, for the sake of giving life or emphasis to an idea; a figure of speech..
Scour :: Scour (n.) Diarrhoea or dysentery among cattle.
Strength :: Strength (n.) Power to resist force; solidity or toughness; the quality of bodies by which they endure the application of force without breaking or yielding; -- in this sense opposed to frangibility; as, the strength of a bone, of a beam, of a wall, a rope, and the like..
Attention :: Attention (n.) The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending..
Wert :: Wert () The second person singular, indicative and subjunctive moods, imperfect tense, of the verb be. It is formed from were, with the ending -t, after the analogy of wast. Now used only in solemn or poetic style..
Sparpoil :: Sparpoil (v. t.) To scatter; to spread; to disperse.
Omo- :: Omo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the shoulder or the scapula..
Invent :: Invent (v. t.) To frame by the imagination; to fabricate mentally; to forge; -- in a good or a bad sense; as, to invent the machinery of a poem; to invent a falsehood..
Murre :: Murre (n.) Any one of several species of sea birds of the genus Uria, or Catarractes; a guillemot..
Divarication :: Divarication (n.) A separation into two parts or branches; a forking; a divergence.
Tower :: Tower (n.) A projection from a line of wall, as a fortification, for purposes of defense, as a flanker, either or the same height as the curtain wall or higher..
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To be held or impeded by entanglement or a light obstruction; as, a kite catches in a tree; a door catches so as not to open..
Excuse :: Excuse (v. t.) The act of excusing, apologizing, exculpating, pardoning, releasing, and the like; acquittal; release; absolution; justification; extenuation..
Rasante :: Rasante (a.) Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them..
Inseam :: Inseam (v. t.) To impress or mark with a seam or cicatrix.
Stranger :: Stranger (n.) One who is unknown or unacquainted; as, the gentleman is a stranger to me; hence, one not admitted to communication, fellowship, or acquaintance..
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