Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having feet like a cat's; specifically, in zoology, digitigrade, with sharp, retractile claws, as a cat; æluropodous.
- Noiseless; quiet; stealthy.
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Examples
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He was cat-footed, and lithe, and strong, always strong.
Chapter 23 2010
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I answered, too, the summons of the Lady Om, following a sleek - faced, cat-footed eunuch through quiet palace byways to her apartments.
Chapter 15 2010
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But fate comes at you cat-footed, unavoidable, and bloodthirsty.
‘South of Broad’ 2009
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A few more cat-footed steps and I could almost see in the window.
DearlyDevotedDexter 2005
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Then he went along the corridor, cat-footed, and without hesitation, moving deeper and deeper into the The Conquering Sword of Conan darkness as he drew further away from the stair.
The Conquering Sword of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2005
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Then he went along the corridor, cat-footed, and without hesitation, moving deeper and deeper into the The Conquering Sword of Conan darkness as he drew further away from the stair.
The Conquering Sword Of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2005
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A cat-footed priest, with features like yellowed parchment stretched over a skull, entered noiselessly.
The Bloody Crown of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2003
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A cat-footed priest, with features like yellowed parchment stretched over a skull, entered noiselessly.
The Bloody Crown Of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2003
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Rushad stole cat-footed to my couch, bringing a gift hidden in his right hand.
Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003
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Then she rose swiftly, cat-footed across the room and eased the latch into place.
Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000
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