cat's eye
"Cat's eye" can refer to a road safety device, a gemstone with a unique optical effect, a type of marble, or the eye of a cat.
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Definition
B2Road Safety
(technical, British, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia)A reflective device placed on roads to help drivers see lane markings at night or in poor visibility.
Example
- The cat's eyes on the highway made it easier to stay in the lane during the foggy night.
C1Gemstone
(technical)A stone showing a narrow band of light that moves across its surface when turned.
Example
- The jeweler showed us a beautiful ring with a cat's eye gemstone.
B1Toys
(informal)A type of marble with a design resembling a feline eye.
Example
- He won a cat's eye marble in the schoolyard game.
A2Animal
The eye of a domestic feline, known for its vertical slit-shaped pupil.
Example
- The cat's eyes glowed in the dark.
Similar
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