The difference between Caterwaul and Tomcat

When used as nouns, caterwaul means a yowling, whereas tomcat means a tom, a male cat.

When used as verbs, caterwaul means to cry as cats in heat, whereas tomcat means to prowl for sexual gratification.


check bellow for the other definitions of Caterwaul and Tomcat

  1. Caterwaul as a verb (intransitive):

    To cry as cats in heat; to make a harsh, offensive noise.

  2. Caterwaul as a verb (intransitive):

    To have a noisy argument, like cats.

  1. Caterwaul as a noun:

    A yowling.

  2. Caterwaul as a noun:

    A noisy quarrel.

  1. Tomcat as a noun:

    A tom, a male cat.

  1. Tomcat as a verb:

    To prowl for sexual gratification.

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