nounπShareA cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically"While hiking in the forest, we saw a wildcat disappear into the trees. "animalnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one."After losing the game, Maria became a total wildcat, yelling and throwing her water bottle. "personcharacterattitudeanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn offensive formation with an unbalanced line and a snap directly to the running back rather than the quarterback."The football team surprised everyone by running the wildcat on the last play, catching the defense off guard. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wheel that can be adjusted so as to revolve either with or on the shaft of a capstan."The sailor adjusted the wildcat on the capstan to grip the anchor chain more securely. "nauticalmachinesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClipping of wildcat money, notes issued by a wildcat bank."During the 1850s, people were often hesitant to accept wildcat as payment, fearing the bank behind it would fail. "financebusinesseconomyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drill for oil in an area where no oil has been found before."The oil company plans to wildcat in the unexplored region north of the city. "geologyfuelenergyindustrybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(usually derogatory) Of or concerning businesses operating outside standard or legitimate practice, especially:"The company refused to invest in the project, fearing it was a wildcat scheme with little chance of success. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or concerning customized or hand-made cartridges."He spends his weekends reloading ammunition and experimenting with wildcat cartridge designs for improved accuracy in his custom rifle. "technicalweaponindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnauthorized by the proper authorities."The workers initiated a wildcat strike because their union hadn't approved it. "governmentpoliticsorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cartridge modified from another calibre rather than being commercially produced."Since commercial ammunition for his vintage rifle was unavailable, the hunter used a wildcat he created by resizing a common cartridge case. "technicalweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(organized labour) A labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union."The factory workers initiated a wildcat strike after management announced unexpected pay cuts, despite the union leadership advising against it. "organizationbusinesseconomyjobworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
