Catting

verb

To hoist (the anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead.

Definition

  1. (verb) To hoist (the anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead.
  2. (verb) To flog with a cat-o'-nine-tails.
  3. (verb) To vomit.
  4. (verb) To go wandering at night.
  5. (verb) To gossip in a catty manner.
  6. (verb) To apply the cat command to (one or more files).
  7. (verb) To dump large amounts of data on (an unprepared target) usually with no intention of browsing it carefully.

Word stats

  • Catting contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Catting mean?

To hoist (the anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead.

How many letters are in Catting?

Catting has 7 letters.

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