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Meanings of cat-like in English

Catlike.

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Examples for "catlike"
1
General Macklin moved with a catlike quickness that was intimidating to watch.
The Postman
2
But the head was jerked away with a motion of catlike deftness.
Bull Hunter
3
Choufleur favored the others again with his catlike smile and followed her.
All souls' rising
4
The men moved slowly, catlike, so the camera motion would be smooth.
Ender’s Game
5
Before she came to earth, there had been something catlike about her.
Strange Sweet Song
Usage of cat-like in English
1
Treading cat-like across the floor, I turned the key in the lock.
Recalled to Life
2
Then came the fierce, cat-like spring of the taller of the two.
An Apache Princess: A Tale of the Indian Frontier
3
We called this meeting to address the-Something very small and cat-like.
The new yorker
4
The tone was so soft and cat-like that it alarmed Irene instantly.
Mary Louise
5
His teeth are somewhat cat-like, and so is his manner of biting.
The Life of the Fields
6
She hated Mrs. Nailor with her quiet, cat-like manner and inquisitive ways.
Gordon Keith
7
She was gazing into his face with her soft, still, cat-like eyes.
Kimono
8
Harris having retired, cat-like, Vizard explained, My womankind shall not kill Uxmoor.
A Woman-Hater
9
Feet firm, round, and cat-like, not too large, spreading, and loose jointed.
Dogs and All about Them
10
The creature moved on in its cat-like fashion, looking cautiously around.
The Two Supercargoes; Or, Adventures in Savage Africa
11
Mr. Coventry came in with his usual grace and cat-like step.
Put Yourself in His Place
12
Two of the savages passed out with cat-like step, leaving the door open.
The Last Trail
13
With a leap, cat-like in its quickness, he was again upon the other.
The Calling of Dan Matthews
14
Then Meigs rose cat-like and laid his hand on the door-knob.
The Grafters
15
He was at her in a moment, pouncing on her, cat-like.
The Exploits of Elaine
16
Crouching upon the branches it watches for, or steals, cat-like, upon its prey.
Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Makin...
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