Pronunciation: /poʊlkæt/
noun a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, with a long body, a pointed face, and dark fur with a white band across the forehead
A1 A polecat is a small mammal with a long body and short legs.
A2 Polecats are known for their ability to hunt rodents and small animals.
B1 The polecat is a member of the Mustelidae family, which also includes weasels and otters.
B2 Polecats have a musky odor that they use for defense against predators.
C1 Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of polecats in recent years.
C2 Researchers are studying the behavior and ecology of polecats in their natural habitat.
formal The polecat is a small mammal that belongs to the weasel family.
informal I saw a polecat running across the road last night.
slang Watch out for that polecat, it's known for its strong odor!
figurative The politician was described as a polecat by his opponents.
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