wildcats
word · lemma: wildcat
Definition
Wildcats are small- to medium-sized cats that live in nature and are not domesticated. The term can also refer to several kinds of wild-living felines similar to house cats.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to true wild cats (e.g., European wildcat), not just any feral cat. Used in nature discussions, sometimes as a sports mascot or nickname. Don't confuse with 'feral cats' (domestic cats living wild).
Spanish: gatos salvajesPortuguese (BR): gatos selvagensPortuguese (PT): gatos selvagensChinese (Simplified): 野猫Chinese (Traditional): 野貓Hindi: जंगली बिल्लियाँArabic: القطط البريةBengali: বনবিড়ালRussian: дикие кошкиJapanese: ヤマネコVietnamese: mèo rừngKorean: 야생 고양이Turkish: yaban kedileriUrdu: جنگلی بلیاںIndonesian: kucing liar
Example Sentences
Wildcats are rare in this region.
basic
Many wildcats hunt at night.
basic
People rarely see wildcats during the day.
basic
The forest is home to several species of wildcats.
natural
Have you ever seen wildcats while hiking?
natural
The basketball team is called the Wildcats.
natural