polecat

polecat Definition

pole·cat (pōl′kat′)

noun pl. -·cats′ or -·cat′

any of several small, Old World weasels, usually having anal glands that eject foul-smelling fluid when the animal is in danger, esp. one (Mustela putorius) that is known as a “ferret” when domesticated to kill rats, mice, etc.
☆ skunk

Etymology: ME polcat, prob. < OFr poule (see poultry) + cat

polecat Usage Examples

Converse of object

know: The map shows that there are still some big gaps to fill in where we know polecats are present, such as West Wales.

Adjective modifier

wild: Ferrets are thought to have been first bred from the wild European polecat at least 2500 years ago.
pure: External examination suggests that 209 were pure polecats and 37 had ( ferret ) hybrid features in their pelage.
European: Ferrets are thought to have been first bred from the wild European polecat at least 2500 years ago.
dead: Like the other dead Polecats it was put in a freezer and then sent off to the Vincent Wildlife Trust who positively verified it.
possible: Results so far ( January-December 2004 ) After the first full year of recording we have received visual evidence of 246 possible polecats.

Modifies a noun

recording: These recordings date from 1979 and 1980, and are the earliest Polecats recordings.
lesson: Book a cheeky butler with your Pamper Party and receive a free treatment Polecats lessons for your hen party at home.
record: In the last couple of years there have been four " wild " Polecat records in West Sussex.

Noun used with modifier

treatment: Book a cheeky butler with your Pamper Party and receive a free treatment Polecats lessons for your hen party at home.

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