tom

• Существительное, обозначающее самца животного, в частности кота или индюка.

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

1. Male catA2informal

   An adult male domestic cat.

   Кот

   • 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.

   Синонимыtomcat

2. B1formal

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

   Самец индейки

   • 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.

   Синонимыgobbler