Cat — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A diminutive of the female given names Catherine and Caitlin.

Noun

1. A piece of heavy machinery, such as a backhoe or bulldozer, of the Caterpillar brand. (Occasionally, loosely, any big yellow machine of the type.)

   Usage

   • Slang

   Examples

   Upon touring the mine, they found it to be a veritable canyon with some monstrous Cats trundling in the background.

Noun

1. A Catalina flying boat.

   Usage

   • Informal