Bobcats Meaning in English

word · lemma: bobcat

US

ˈbɑbˌkætz

BAHB-katz

UK

bˈɒbkæts

BOB-kats

Definition

Medium-sized wild cats native to North America, known for their tufted ears, short tails, and spotted fur.

Usage & Nuances

Plural of 'bobcat.' Refers only to the animal species, not to housecats or bobbed-tailed domestic cats. Typical in wildlife topics, science, and sometimes used in sports team names.

• Spanish: linces rojos - gatos monteses americanos
• Portuguese (BR): linces-parda - gatos-do-mato americanos
• Portuguese (PT): linces-parda - gatos-selvagens americanos
• Chinese (Simplified): 猞猁
• Chinese (Traditional): 猞猁
• Hindi: बॉबकैट्स (अमेरिकी जंगली बिल्ली)
• Arabic: الوشق الأمريكي
• Bengali: ববক্যাট
• Russian: рыси (рыжие рыси)
• Japanese: ボブキャット
• Vietnamese: linh miêu đuôi cộc
• Korean: 보브캣
• Turkish: vaşak (bobcat)
• Urdu: بوب کیٹ
• Indonesian: kucing bobcat

Example Sentences

Bobcats live in forests and deserts in North America.

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Some bobcats hunt at night.

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People rarely see wild bobcats.

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Bobcats are great hunters and can jump long distances to catch their prey.

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In winter, bobcats grow thicker fur to stay warm.

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Some sports teams in the U.S. are called the Bobcats.

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