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
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The polecat is a small mammal that belongs to the weasel family.
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I saw a polecat running across the road last night.
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Watch out for that polecat, it's known for its strong odor!
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The politician was described as a polecat by his opponents.