| (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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