1. tortoiseshell-cat
noun. a cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings.
Synonyms
- tortoiseshell
- domestic cat
- Felis catus
- house cat
- calico cat
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Words that Rhyme with Tortoiseshell Cat
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- biernat
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- arnatt
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Example sentences of the word tortoiseshell-cat
1. Noun Phrase
* Names for calico cat*lico cats
2. *Noun Phrase
Many people think that calico cats and tortoiseshell cats are the same thing, but they aren’t.
3. Noun Phrase
All calico cats are tortoiseshell, but not all tortoiseshell cats are calico.
2. tortoiseshell
noun. brilliantly colored; larvae feed on nettles.
Synonyms
- nymphalid butterfly
- Nymphalis
- brush-footed butterfly
- four-footed butterfly
- tortoiseshell butterfly
- genus Nymphalis
Etymology
- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tortoise (English)
- tortuse (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. tortoiseshell
noun. a cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings.
Synonyms
- domestic cat
- Felis catus
- house cat
- tortoiseshell-cat
- calico cat
Etymology
- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tortoise (English)
- tortuse (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. tortoiseshell
noun. the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles.
Etymology
- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tortoise (English)
- tortuse (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. cat
noun. ['ˈkæt'] feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats.
Synonyms
- true cat
- domestic cat
- Felis catus
- house cat
- feline
- wildcat
- felid
Antonyms
- dematerialise
- stay in place
- be born
- survive
Etymology
- cat (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. cat
noun. ['ˈkæt'] a whip with nine knotted cords.
Synonyms
- cat-o'-nine-tails
Antonyms
- failing
- stay
Etymology
- cat (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. cat
noun. ['ˈkæt'] a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work.
Synonyms
- Caterpillar
Antonyms
- fail
- appear
Etymology
- cat (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. cat
noun. ['ˈkæt'] any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild.
Synonyms
- Acinonyx jubatus
- Panthera tigris
- Panthera uncia
- chetah
- lion
- feline
- leopard
- Panthera pardus
- Panthera onca
- ounce
- tiglon
- saber-toothed tiger
- tigon
- snow leopard
- panther
- cheetah
- sabertooth
- felid
- big cat
- jaguar
- liger
- Panthera leo
- family Felidae
- tiger
- king of beasts
- Felidae
Antonyms
- invalidate
- disapprove
- disallow
- decertify
Etymology
- cat (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. cat
noun. ['ˈkæt'] a spiteful woman gossip.
Synonyms
- woman
- gossiper
- rumourmonger
- adult female
- rumormonger
- newsmonger
- gossip
Antonyms
- unalarming
- pleased
- unmoved
- strong
Etymology
- cat (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. cat
verb. ['ˈkæt'] beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails.
Synonyms
- lather
- trounce
- strap
- lash
- welt
- flog
- slash
Antonyms
- juvenile
- male
- husband
- inflexibility
Etymology
- cat (Middle English (1100-1500))