cat-footed: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalliteraryformal
  • Having feet like those of a cat; possessing catlike paws or foot structure.

  Examples

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  • The mythical creature was described as cat-footed, capable of moving silently through the forest.

    The mythical creature was described as cat-footed, capable of moving silently through the forest.

  • Children loved the story about the cat-footed guardian of the enchanted garden.

    Children loved the story about the cat-footed guardian of the enchanted garden.

  • The sculpture depicted a cat-footed animal, emphasizing the soft pads and claws in great detail.

    The sculpture depicted a cat-footed animal, emphasizing the soft pads and claws in great detail.

  • Biologists noted that the species was cat-footed, which helped it stalk prey unnoticed.

    Biologists noted that the species was cat-footed, which helped it stalk prey unnoticed.

• 2.

  Generalliteraryinformal
  • Moving with stealthy, light, or quiet steps; furtive or stealthy in gait.

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  • He cat-footed across the room, careful not to wake the sleeping baby.

    He cat-footed across the room, careful not to wake the sleeping baby.

  • Whenever the dog approached, she cat-footed away, hoping to avoid a confrontation.

    Whenever the dog approached, she cat-footed away, hoping to avoid a confrontation.

  • They noticed how the thief cat-footed through the dark alley, trying not to attract attention.

    They noticed how the thief cat-footed through the dark alley, trying not to attract attention.