Jump to content

Wildcat (disambiguation): Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
Places: simplified subsection structure
Cleanup
 
(19 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{wiktionary|wildcat}}
'''[[Wildcat]]s''' (''Felis silvestris'' and ''Felis lybica'') are small cats native to Europe, the western part of Asia, and Africa.
'''[[Wildcat]]s''' (''Felis silvestris'' and ''Felis lybica'') are small cats native to Europe, the western part of Asia, and Africa.


Line 9: Line 10:
* [[Eurasian lynx]] (''Lynx lynx''), native to European and Siberian forests
* [[Eurasian lynx]] (''Lynx lynx''), native to European and Siberian forests
* [[Iberian lynx]] (''Lynx pardinus''), native to the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe
* [[Iberian lynx]] (''Lynx pardinus''), native to the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe
* [[Scottish wildcat]] (''Felis silvestris sylvestris'')
* Any wild [[felid]]
* Any wild [[felid]]


Line 16: Line 18:
** [[Wildcat (Ted Grant)]]
** [[Wildcat (Ted Grant)]]
** [[Wildcat (Yolanda Montez)]]
** [[Wildcat (Yolanda Montez)]]
* [[Wildcats (comics)|''Wildcats'' (comic)]], a comic created by Jim Lee
* [[Wildcats (comics)|''Wildcats'' (comics)]], a comic created by Jim Lee
* [[Wildcat (UK comic)|''Wildcat'' (UK comic)]], a British comic published by IPC Media
* [[Wildcat (British comics)|''Wildcat'' (British comics)]], a British comic published by IPC Media
* ''Wildcat'', a comic strip by [[Donald Rooum]]
* [[Wildcat (comic strip)|''Wildcat'' (comic strip)]], a comic strip by Donald Rooum
* [[Wildcat Comic Con]], an annual fan convention held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2012
* [[Wildcat Comic Con]], an annual fan convention held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2012


===Film, television, and theatre===
===Film, television, and theatre===
* [[The Wildcat (1917 film)|''The Wildcat'' (1917 film)]]
* [[The Wildcat (1917 film)|''The Wildcat'' (1917 film)]]
* [[The Wild Cat (1921 film)|''The Wild Cat'' (1921 film)]], directed by Ernst Lubitsch
* [[The Wildcat (1921 film)|''The Wildcat'' (1921 film)]], directed by Ernst Lubitsch
* [[The Wildcat (1936 film)|''The Wildcat'' (1936 film)]], a Spanish musical drama
* [[The Wildcat (1936 film)|''The Wildcat'' (1936 film)]], a Spanish musical drama
* [[Wildcat (film)|''Wildcat'' (film)]], a 1942 film starring Richard Arlen and Buster Crabbe
* [[Wildcat (1942 film)|''Wildcat'' (1942 film)]], a film starring Richard Arlen and Buster Crabbe
* [[Wildcat (musical)|''Wildcat'' (musical)]], a 1960 Broadway musical
* ''Wildcat'', a [[List of New Zealand films#1980s|1981 New Zealand film]]
* ''Wildcat'', a [[List of New Zealand films#1980s|1981 New Zealand film]]
* [[Wildcats (film)|''Wildcats'' (film)]], a 1986 film starring Goldie Hawn
* [[Wildcats (film)|''Wildcats'' (film)]], a 1986 film starring Goldie Hawn
* [[Wildcat (musical)|''Wildcat'' (musical)]], a 1960 Broadway musical
* [[Wildcat (2022 film)|''Wildcat'' (2022 film)]], a documentary film about animal rescue
* [[Wild C.A.T.s (TV series)|''Wild C.A.T.s'' (TV series)]], based on the Jim Lee comic
* [[Wildcat (2023 film)|''Wildcat'' (2023 film)]], a biographical film of American novelist Flannery O'Connor
* ''[[Wild C.A.T.s]]'', a television series based on the Jim Lee comic
* [[List of TaleSpin characters#Wildcat|Wildcat]], a character in the Disney animated series ''TaleSpin''
* Wildcat, a character in the Disney animated series ''[[List of TaleSpin characters#Wildcat|TaleSpin]]''
* "The Wildcats", [[V (1984 TV series)#ep15|''V: The Series'' episode 15]] (1985)


===Literature===
===Literature===
Line 41: Line 46:
* [[Wild Cat (Tygers of Pan Tang album)|''Wild Cat'' (Tygers of Pan Tang album)]], 1980
* [[Wild Cat (Tygers of Pan Tang album)|''Wild Cat'' (Tygers of Pan Tang album)]], 1980
* [[Wildcat (Sunnyboys album)|''Wildcat'' (Sunnyboys album)]] a 1989 album by Australian band Sunnyboys
* [[Wildcat (Sunnyboys album)|''Wildcat'' (Sunnyboys album)]] a 1989 album by Australian band Sunnyboys
* [[Wild Cat (1927 song)|"Wild Cat" (1927 song)]], by Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang
* [[Wild Cat (song)|"Wild Cat" (song)]], by Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang
* "Wildcat", a 1960 song by [[Gene Vincent]]
* "Wildcat", a 1960 song by [[Gene Vincent]]
* "Wildcat", a 2006 song from [[Classics (Ratatat album)|''Classics'' (Ratatat album)]]
* "Wildcat", a 2006 song by Ratatat from [[Classics (Ratatat album)|''Classics'']]
* [[Wildcat! Wildcat!]], an American band


===Other uses in arts and entertainment===
===Other uses in arts and entertainment===
Line 51: Line 55:
* [[WildCat (roller coaster)]], several amusement park rides
* [[WildCat (roller coaster)]], several amusement park rides


==Military divisions==
==Military==
* [[Grumman F4F Wildcat]], an American World War II carrier fighter
* {{USS|Wildcat}}, four United States Navy ships named ''Wild Cat'' or ''Wildcat''
* [[Wildcat APC]], an armoured personnel carrier used in Israel
* [[AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat]], a British military helicopter introduced in 2014
* Wildcat, nickname of the [[81st Infantry Division (United States)]]
* Wildcat, nickname of the [[81st Infantry Division (United States)]]
* Wildcats, nickname of [[VFA-131]], a United States Navy fighter squadron
* Wildcats, nickname of [[VFA-131]], a United States Navy fighter squadron
Line 57: Line 65:


==People==
==People==
===Nickname===
;Mononyms
* [[Wild Cat (Seminole)]] (c. 1807/1810–1857), Native American Seminole chieftain who was active in the Second Seminole War
* "Wildcat", ring name of [[Robbie Brookside]] (born 1966), British professional wrestler and trainer
* "Wildcat", ring name of [[Chris Harris (wrestler)]] (born 1973), American professional wrestler
;Nicknames
* [[Wildcat Monte]] (born Monte Deadwiley; 1905–1961), American professional boxer
* [[Wildcat Monte]] (born Monte Deadwiley; 1905–1961), American professional boxer
* [[Lance C. Wade]] (1915–1944), American World War II ace with the Royal Air Force
* [[Lance C. Wade]] (1915–1944), American World War II ace with the Royal Air Force
* [[Wildcat Wilson|George "Wildcat" Wilson]] (1901–1963), American college football player
* [[Wildcat Wilson]] (1901–1963), American college football player
* [[Larry Wilson (American football)]] (1938–2021), American professional football player
* [[Larry Wilson (American football)]] (1938–2021), American professional football player

;Middle name
===Other people===
* [[Thomas Wildcat Alford]] (1860–1938), Absentee Shawnee advocate and teacher
* [[Wild Cat (Seminole)]] (c. 1807/1810–1857), Native American Seminole chieftain who was active in the Second Seminole War
;Surname
* [[Tommy Wildcat]] (born 1967), Native American musician
* [[Tommy Wildcat]] (born 1967), Native American musician
* "Wildcat", ring name of [[Robbie Brookside]] (born 1966), British professional wrestler and trainer
* "Wildcat", ring name of [[Chris Harris (wrestler)]] (born 1973), American professional wrestler
* [[Wildcatter]], a person who drills for oil in areas not yet known to have oil fields


==Places==
==Places==
Line 78: Line 85:
===United States===
===United States===
* [[Wildcat Township, Tipton County, Indiana]]
* [[Wildcat Township, Tipton County, Indiana]]
* [[Wildcat, Clay County, Kentucky]]
* [[Grayson, Oklahoma]], formerly known as Wildcat
* [[Grayson, Oklahoma]], formerly known as Wildcat
* [[Wildcat, West Virginia]], an unincorporated community
* [[Wildcat, West Virginia]], an unincorporated community
Line 89: Line 95:
* [[Wildcat Marsh]], Contra Costa County, California
* [[Wildcat Marsh]], Contra Costa County, California
* [[Wildcat Mountain (disambiguation)]], multiple summits
* [[Wildcat Mountain (disambiguation)]], multiple summits

===Outer space===
* [[17493 Wildcat]], an asteroid


==Sports==
==Sports==
Line 95: Line 104:


====Canada====
====Canada====
*[[Edmonton Wildcats]], a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta
* [[Edmonton Wildcats]], a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta
*[[Hamilton Wildcats (Canadian football)]], a defunct Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario
* [[Hamilton Wildcats (Canadian football)]], a defunct Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario
*[[Hamilton Wildcats (Australian football)]], an amateur Australian rules football club based in Hamilton, Ontario
* [[Hamilton Wildcats (Australian football)]], an amateur Australian rules football club based in Hamilton, Ontario
*[[London Wildcats]] (1994–1995), a professional ice hockey team in the Colonial Hockey League, moved to Dayton, Ohio and renamed
* [[London Wildcats]] (1994–1995), a professional ice hockey team in the Colonial Hockey League, moved to Dayton, Ohio and renamed
*[[Moncton Wildcats]], a franchise in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, based in Moncton, New Brunswick
* [[Moncton Wildcats]], a franchise in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, based in Moncton, New Brunswick
*[[Monkton Wildcats]], a WOAA Senior Hockey League hockey team based in Monkton, Ontario
* [[Monkton Wildcats]], a WOAA Senior Hockey League hockey team based in Monkton, Ontario
*[[Northern Wildcats]] (1998–2002), a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Longlac, Ontario
* [[Northern Wildcats]] (1998–2002), a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Longlac, Ontario
*[[St. Thomas Wildcats]] (1991–1993), a professional ice hockey team in the Colonial Hockey League, relocated and renamed the London Wildcats (see above)
* [[St. Thomas Wildcats]] (1991–1993), a professional ice hockey team in the Colonial Hockey League, relocated and renamed the London Wildcats (see above)
*[[Valley Wildcats]], a junior ice hockey franchise from the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia
* [[Valley Wildcats]], a junior ice hockey franchise from the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia


====United Kingdom====
====United Kingdom====
*[[Durham Wildcats]], a basketball team based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
* [[Durham Wildcats]], a basketball team based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
*[[Kingston Wildcats]], an English Basketball League team
* [[Kingston Wildcats]], an English Basketball League team
*[[Swindon Wildcats]], a UK professional ice hockey team
* [[Swindon Wildcats]], a UK professional ice hockey team
*[[Wakefield Trinity]] Wildcats, an English rugby league team
* [[Wakefield Trinity]] Wildcats, an English rugby league team
*[[Weymouth Wildcats]] (1954-2010), a British motorcycle speedway team based in Weymouth, England
* [[Weymouth Wildcats]] (1954-2010), a British motorcycle speedway team based in Weymouth, England
*[[West London Wildcats]], an Australian rules football and netball club based in London, England
* [[West London Wildcats]], an Australian rules football and netball club based in London, England
*[[Newcastle Wildcats]], the ice hockey team of Newcastle University, England
* [[Newcastle Wildcats]], the ice hockey team of Newcastle University, England


====United States====
====United States====
*[[Arizona Wildcats]], the sports teams of the University of Arizona
* [[Arizona Wildcats]], the sports teams of the University of Arizona
*[[Arkansas Wildcats]], a team of the Women's Football Alliance
* [[Arkansas Wildcats]], a team of the Women's Football Alliance
*[[Atlanta Wildcats]], an American Basketball Association team
* [[Atlanta Wildcats]], an American Basketball Association team
*[[Central Washington Wildcats]], the sports teams of Central Washington University
* [[Central Washington Wildcats]], the sports teams of Central Washington University
*[[Colorado Wildcats]] (1998), a team in the Professional Indoor Football League
* [[Colorado Wildcats]] (1998), a team in the Professional Indoor Football League
*[[Connecticut Wildcats]], a rugby league team in the USA Rugby League
* [[Connecticut Wildcats]], a rugby league team in the USA Rugby League
*[[Daemen College Wildcats]], the sports teams of Daemen College
* [[Daemen Wildcats]], the sports teams of Daemen University
*[[Hershey Wildcats]] (1997–2001), a professional soccer team in the USL A-League, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania
* [[Hershey Wildcats]] (1997–2001), a professional soccer team in the USL A-League, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania
*[[Jackson Wildcats]] (2002–2007), a United States Basketball League team based in Jackson, Mississippi
* [[Jackson Wildcats]] (2002–2007), a United States Basketball League team based in Jackson, Mississippi
*[[Kansas State Wildcats]], the sports teams of Kansas State University
* [[Kansas State Wildcats]], the sports teams of Kansas State University
*[[Kentucky Wildcats]], the sports teams of the University of Kentucky
* [[Kentucky Wildcats]], the sports teams of the University of Kentucky
*[[Los Angeles Wildcats (AFL)]] (1926), an American Football League team (actually based in Chicago)
* [[Los Angeles Wildcats (AFL)]] (1926), an American Football League team (actually based in Chicago)
*[[Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL)]] (2020–present), an XFL team
* [[Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL)]] (2020), an XFL team
*[[Mahoning Valley Wildcats]], a defunct International Basketball League team based in Struthers, Ohio, removed from the IBL schedule in early 2006
* [[Mahoning Valley Wildcats]], a defunct International Basketball League team based in Struthers, Ohio, removed from the IBL schedule in early 2006
*[[Minnesota Wildcats]] (2008–2011), a Tier III Jr. An ice hockey team playing in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League
* [[Minnesota Wildcats]] (2008–2011), a Tier III Jr. An ice hockey team playing in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League
*[[New Hampshire Wildcats]], the sports teams of the University of New Hampshire
* [[New Hampshire Wildcats]], the sports teams of the University of New Hampshire
*[[New Jersey Wildcats]], a women's United Soccer Leagues W-League team
* [[New Jersey Wildcats]], a women's United Soccer Leagues W-League team
*[[New Mexico Wildcats]] (2008–2009), an American Indoor Football Association team
* [[New Mexico Wildcats]] (2008–2009), an American Indoor Football Association team
*[[Northwestern Wildcats]], the sports teams of Northwestern University, a Big Ten college in Evanston, Illinois
* [[Northwestern Wildcats]], the sports teams of Northwestern University, a Big Ten college in Evanston, Illinois
*[[Richmond Wildcats]], a minor ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia
* [[Richmond Wildcats]], a minor ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia
*[[Rose City Wildcats]] (2010), a Women's Spring Football League team that was based in Portland, Oregon
* [[Rose City Wildcats]] (2010), a Women's Spring Football League team that was based in Portland, Oregon
*[[San Diego Wildcats]] (2006–2009), a team in the American Basketball Association
* [[San Diego Wildcats]] (2006–2009), a team in the American Basketball Association
*[[Savannah Wildcats]], a charter member of the Continental Basketball League, based in Savannah, Georgia
* [[Savannah Wildcats]], a charter member of the Continental Basketball League, based in Savannah, Georgia
*[[South Georgia Wildcats]] (2002–2009), a professional arena football team
* [[South Georgia Wildcats]] (2002–2009), a professional arena football team
*[[Villanova Wildcats]], the sports teams of Villanova University
* [[Villanova Wildcats]], the sports teams of Villanova University
*[[West Virginia Wildcatz]], an American Basketball Association team based in Fairmont, West Virginia
* [[West Virginia Wildcatz]], an American Basketball Association team based in Fairmont, West Virginia
*[[Wheeling Wildcats]] (2008–2009), a professional indoor football team in Wheeling, West Virginia
* [[Wheeling Wildcats]] (2008–2009), a professional indoor football team in Wheeling, West Virginia
*[[Wichita Falls Wildcats]], a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League
* [[Wichita Falls Wildcats]], a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League
* Wildcats, the [[List of college sports team nicknames#Wildcats|name of many college sports teams]]


====In other countries====
====Other countries====
*[[CIT-U Wildcats]], the sports teams of the Cebu Institute of Technology–University in Cebu City, Philippines
* [[CIT-U Wildcats]], the sports teams of the Cebu Institute of Technology–University in Cebu City, Philippines
*[[Maastricht Wildcats]], an amateur American football team based in Maastricht, The Netherlands
* [[Maastricht Wildcats]], an amateur American football team based in Maastricht, The Netherlands
*[[Papatoetoe Wildcats]], an American football club established in 1986 in South Auckland, New Zealand
* [[Papatoetoe Wildcats]], an American football club established in 1986 in South Auckland, New Zealand
*[[Perth Wildcats]], an Australian basketball team in the National Basketball League
* [[Perth Wildcats]], an Australian basketball team in the National Basketball League
*[[Wolfenbüttel Wildcats]], a defunct German women's basketball team dissolved in 2013
* [[Wolfenbüttel Wildcats]], a defunct German women's basketball team dissolved in 2013


===Other uses in sport===
===Other uses in sport===
Line 158: Line 166:
* [[Wildcat Stadium]], various sports stadiums in the United States
* [[Wildcat Stadium]], various sports stadiums in the United States


==Technology==
==Vehicles==
===Vehicles===
* {{USS|Wildcat}}, four United States Navy ships named ''Wild Cat'' or ''Wildcat''
* [[Wildcat APC]], an armoured personnel carrier used in Israel
* [[AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat]], a British helicopter introduced in 2014
* [[Bowler Wildcat]], an off-road racing vehicle
* [[Bowler Wildcat]], an off-road racing vehicle
* [[Buick Wildcat]], an automobile
* [[Buick Wildcat]], an automobile
* [[Melling Wildcat]], a high-performance British sports car
* [[Melling Wildcat]], a high-performance British sports car
* [[Daihatsu Taft (F10)]], an automobile
* [[Daihatsu Taft (F10)]], an automobile
* [[Grumman F4F Wildcat]], an American World War II carrier fighter
* [[Hobie Wildcat]], a catamaran
* [[Hobie Wildcat]], a catamaran
* [[USC&GS Wildcat (1919)|USC&GS ''Wildcat'' (1919)]], a launch in commission with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1919 to 1941
* [[USC&GS Wildcat (1919)|USC&GS ''Wildcat'' (1919)]], a launch in commission with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1919 to 1941
* [[Sabre Wildcat]], an American ultralight aircraft
* [[Sabre Wildcat]], an American ultralight aircraft

===Other uses in technology===
* [[Wildcat! BBS]], a bulletin board system software package
* [[Wildcat cartridge]], a specialty firearm cartridge not produced by commercial ammunition manufacturers
* Wildcat, a sprocketed wheel for an anchor chain; see [[anchor windlass]]


==Other uses==
==Other uses==
* [[Wildcat strike action]], a strike action of workers that is not authorized by union leadership
* [[Wildcat strike action]], a strike action of workers that is not authorized by union leadership
* [[Wildcatter]], a person who drills for oil in areas not yet known to have oil fields
* [[Wildcat banking]], the issuance of currency by private banks in the antebellum United States
* [[Wildcat banking]], the issuance of currency by private banks in the antebellum United States
* [[17493 Wildcat]], an asteroid
* [[The Wildcat Cafe]], Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
* [[The Wildcat Cafe]], Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
* [[Wildcat! BBS]], a bulletin board system software package
* [[Wildcat cartridge]], a specialty firearm cartridge not produced by commercial ammunition manufacturers
* Wildcat, a sprocketed wheel for an anchor chain; see [[anchor windlass]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Wildcat! Wildcat!]], an American band
* [[Bobcat (disambiguation)]]
* [[Wild Cat (disambiguation)]]
* [[Wild Cat (disambiguation)]]
* {{intitle|wildcat}}
* {{intitle|wildcat}}
* {{look from|wildcat}}
* {{look from|wildcat}}


{{Disambiguation|geo}}
{{Disambiguation|geo|ships}}
{{Nickname}}
[[Category:Animal common name disambiguation pages]]
[[Category:Animal common name disambiguation pages]]

Latest revision as of 22:16, 12 October 2024

Wildcats (Felis silvestris and Felis lybica) are small cats native to Europe, the western part of Asia, and Africa.

Wildcat or wild cat may also refer to:

Animals

[edit]
  • Bobcat (Lynx rufus), ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico, including most of the continental United States
  • Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), native to Canada, Alaska as well as some parts of the lower 48 United States
  • Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), native to European and Siberian forests
  • Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), native to the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe
  • Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris sylvestris)
  • Any wild felid

Arts and entertainment

[edit]

Comic books and comic strips

[edit]

Film, television, and theatre

[edit]

Literature

[edit]

Music

[edit]

Other uses in arts and entertainment

[edit]

Military

[edit]

People

[edit]

Nickname

[edit]

Other people

[edit]
  • Wild Cat (Seminole) (c. 1807/1810–1857), Native American Seminole chieftain who was active in the Second Seminole War
  • Tommy Wildcat (born 1967), Native American musician
  • "Wildcat", ring name of Robbie Brookside (born 1966), British professional wrestler and trainer
  • "Wildcat", ring name of Chris Harris (wrestler) (born 1973), American professional wrestler
  • Wildcatter, a person who drills for oil in areas not yet known to have oil fields

Places

[edit]

Canada

[edit]

United States

[edit]

Outer space

[edit]

Sports

[edit]

Teams

[edit]

Canada

[edit]

United Kingdom

[edit]

United States

[edit]

Other countries

[edit]
  • CIT-U Wildcats, the sports teams of the Cebu Institute of Technology–University in Cebu City, Philippines
  • Maastricht Wildcats, an amateur American football team based in Maastricht, The Netherlands
  • Papatoetoe Wildcats, an American football club established in 1986 in South Auckland, New Zealand
  • Perth Wildcats, an Australian basketball team in the National Basketball League
  • Wolfenbüttel Wildcats, a defunct German women's basketball team dissolved in 2013

Other uses in sport

[edit]

Vehicles

[edit]

Other uses

[edit]

See also

[edit]