wildcat

IPA: wˈaɪɫdkæt

A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
(US) A bobcat (Lynx rufus) or other similar New World species of lynx.
Any feral cat.
(figurative) A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one.
(American football) An offensive formation with an unbalanced line and a snap directly to the running back rather than the quarterback.
(nautical) A wheel that can be adjusted so as to revolve either with or on the shaft of a capstan.
(uncommon) Alternative spelling of wild cat, any undomesticated felid, as tigers or lions. [An undomesticated felid, as tigers or lions.]
(firearms) Clipping of wildcat cartridge. [(firearms) A cartridge modified from another calibre rather than being commercially produced.]
(uncommon) Clipping of wildcat strike, a strike undertaken without authorization from the relevant trade union. [(organized labour) A labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union.]
(obsolete) Clipping of wildcat money, notes issued by a wildcat bank.

(usually derogatory) Of or concerning businesses operating outside standard or legitimate practice, especially:
(derogatory, dated) Of or concerning irresponsible banks or banking, (particularly) small, independent operations.
(oil industry) Of or concerning oil exploration in new areas, (particularly) small, independent operations.
Of or concerning actions undertaken by workers without approval or in defiance of the formal leadership of their trade unions.
(firearms) Of or concerning customized or hand-made cartridges.
Unauthorized by the proper authorities.

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