polecat

[pohl-kat]

polecat Definition

a small, brown mammal with a long body and short legs, related to the weasel.

Using polecat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polecat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The polecat is known for its strong odor.

  • Example

    Polecats are skilled hunters and can catch prey larger than themselves.

  • Example

    The European polecat is found in western Eurasia.

polecat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for polecat

Phrases with polecat

  • to introduce an undesirable element into a group or situation

    Example

    Hiring that new employee was like putting a polecat in the henhouse.

  • to have a very strong and unpleasant odor

    Example

    After working in the garden all day, I stink like a polecat.

  • polecat's cousin

    a person who is considered to be dishonest or untrustworthy

    Example

    I wouldn't lend him any money. He's a polecat's cousin.

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Summary: polecat in Brief

A 'polecat' [pohl-kat] is a small, brown mammal related to the weasel. It is known for its strong odor and hunting skills, and is found in western Eurasia. The phrase 'put a polecat in the henhouse' means to introduce an undesirable element, while 'stink like a polecat' describes a very strong and unpleasant odor. 'Polecat's cousin' refers to a person who is considered dishonest or untrustworthy.