The cat arched its back and hissed at the dog.

Meaning: The cat bent its back into a rounded shape and made a sharp, high-pitched sound to warn or threaten the dog.

Choice of Words: Arched means to bend or curve something into a rounded shape. Back is the part of the body from the neck to the hips. Hiss means to make a sharp, high-pitched sound, especially as a warning or threat. Dog is a common pet animal that is often kept for companionship or protection.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Cat arched its back and hissed loudly.
• Cat hissed, arched back, ready to attack.
• Cat hissed loudly, arching back in warning.
• Cat yawned widely and arched its back.
• Cat stretched, arched its back lazily.
• The cat hissed at the dog and ran away.
• The cat sat on a branch and hissed at the dog.
• The cat hissed at the dog in warning.
• The cat hissed angrily at the dog.
• The cat hissed at the dog fiercely.