Meaning & use
Bobcat
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A medium-sized North American wildcat with a spotted, reddish-brown coat, tufted ears, and a short, "bobbed" tail.
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A bobcat darted across the trail and disappeared into the brush.
Ranchers occasionally spot bobcat tracks near the edge of the property.
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The bobcat gets its name from its stubby, "bobbed" tail, which is much shorter than that of most other wild cats.
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