tom

A noun referring to a male animal, specifically a male cat or a male turkey.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее самца животного, в частности кота или индюка.esSustantivo que designa al macho de un animal, especialmente un gato o un pavo.frNom désignant un animal mâle, en particulier un chat ou un dindon.deSubstantiv, das das männliche Tier bestimmter Arten bezeichnet, insbesondere den Kater oder den männlichen Truthahn. Daneben steht es als Eigenname oder Kurzform für Thomas.ptSubstantivo que designa o macho de um animal, especialmente o gato ou o peru.zh指雄性动物，尤指公猫或公火鸡。arاسم يدل على ذكر الحيوان، ولا سيما ذكر القط أو ذكر الديك الرومي. ويستعمل كذلك علما على اسم شخص.

1. Male cat A2 informal

   An adult male domestic cat.

   • The tom cat is sleeping on the porch.
   • Our tom is very territorial and often fights with other cats.
   • She adopted a stray tom from the shelter.

   ruКотesgato macho adultofrChat mâle adultedeKaterptGatozh公猫arقط ذكر

   Synonymes: tomcat

2. Male turkey B1 formal

   An adult male turkey, often larger and more colorful than the female.

   • The tom turkey fanned its tail feathers to attract a mate.
   • Farmers often separate toms from hens during breeding season.
   • A large tom strutted across the barnyard.

   ruСамец индейкиesPavo macho adultofrDindon mâle adultedeTruthahn (männlich)ptPeru machozh雄火鸡arذكر الديك الرومي

   Synonymes: gobbler

• toms plural form
• toms' possessive plural form
• tom's possessive singular form