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(Zool.)	A European carnivore (Felis catus) somewhat resembling the domestic cat, but larger stronger, and having a short tail. It is destructive to the smaller domestic animals, such as lambs, kids, poultry, and the like.
	The common American lynx, or bay lynx.
(Naut.)	A wheel which can be adjusted so as to revolve either with, or on, the shaft of a capstan.

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