Cat hissed loudly, arching back in warning.

Meaning: The cat made a loud, sharp sound and arched its back to warn the squirrel.

Choice of Words: Hiss is a sharp, sibilant sound made by a cat or other animal. Loudly means with a lot of noise. Arching means to bend or curve something. Back is the part of the body from the neck to the hips. Warning is a message or signal that danger or trouble is near.

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Related Expressions

• The cat hissed at the dog in warning.
• Dog barked cat hissed warning.
• Snake hissed warning to bird.
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• The cat stretched and yawned, arching its back.
• Cat hissed, arched back, ready to attack.
• The cat arched its back and hissed at the dog.
• The steam from the iron hissed loudly.
• Rainbow appeared, arching across sky.
• Rainbow arching beautifully after rain.