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A still image or digital photograph depicting one or more domestic cats.
“She scrolled through her social media feed, pausing to like every cat photo she saw.”
A photograph, drawing, or digital image featuring one or more cats.
“She posted a funny cat picture on her social media page.”
The systematic process of making a comprehensive list or itemized record of things, such as books, artifacts, or data.
“The museum hired a specialist for the cataloging of its ancient artifacts.”
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
“Platinum is often used as a catalyst in the production of nitric acid.”
An event causing great and sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
“O terremoto foi uma verdadeira catástrofe para a cidade.”
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
“The earthquake was a catastrophe that left thousands homeless.”
Pleasing and easily remembered, especially of a tune or phrase.
“The new pop song has a remarkably catchy chorus that stays in your head all day.”
To place in a particular class or group; to classify or identify according to shared characteristics.
“The librarian helped the students categorize the books by genre and author.”
The larvae of butterflies and moths, typically having a long, segmented, wormlike body with multiple pairs of legs.
“A green caterpillar was munching steadily on the tomato plant leaf.”
Plural form of cathedral; principal churches of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.
“The medieval city is famous for its stunning Gothic cathedrals and soaring spires.”
Large ruminant hoofed mammals with horns and cloven hooves, domesticated for meat, milk, or hides, or as beasts of burden; cows, bulls, or steers.
“The farmer moved his cattle to the lower pasture for the winter.”
Characterized by malicious gossip, spitefulness, or uncharitable remarks about others.
“She made a catty remark about her coworker's new outfit.”
The main structural axis of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, serving as a conduit for water and nutrients between the roots and the rest of the plant.
“O caule da flor estava quebrado após a tempestade.”
To cause, provoke, bring about, or produce an effect, feeling, or event.
“As fortes chuvas podem causar enchentes na cidade.”
To create disagreement, tension, or conflict between people or within a system.
“His constant tardiness began to cause friction among the other team members.”