1. plural of polecat: small carnivorous mammals of the weasel family, native to Europe and parts of Asia
2. plural of polecat: skunks, especially in North American usage
Usage: regional; North American

Examples

• The polecats in the zoo were very active during feeding time.
• European polecats are the ancestors of domestic ferrets.
• The farmer complained about polecats getting into his chicken coop.
• Wild polecats have distinctive white facial markings.
• In some regions, people call skunks polecats.
• The wildlife sanctuary rescued several injured polecats.
• Polecats are excellent hunters of small rodents.