catmill

English

noun
Definitions
  • An apparatus with several beams protruding from a central rotating pole, used to train fighting dogs by having them chase a cat or other small animal in circles.

Etymology

Compound from English cat (former derogatory term for a person) + English mill.

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English

mill

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