bobcat

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɒb.kæt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɔb.kæt/ === Etymology 1 === From bob (short hair; with reference to its tail) +‎ cat. ==== Noun ==== bobcat (plural bobcats) A North American wildcat (Lynx rufus), having tufted ears and a short tail. Synonym: (rare) red lynx ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 Genericization of the trademark Bobcat === ==== Noun ==== bobcat (plural bobcats) A multi-purpose construction vehicle, akin to a smaller version of a front-end loader or a backhoe (backhoe loader), with a one-man caged control cabin. ===== Synonyms ===== ===== See also ===== JCB