This is the 5138th most frequent Spanish word.
gato
Cat.
Here, 'gato' refers to a cat, specifically a domestic animal.
El gato está jugando con una pelota.
The cat is playing with a ball.
In this sentence, 'gato' refers to a mechanical device used to lift heavy objects, specifically a car jack.
Usa el gato para levantar el coche.
Use the jack to lift the car.
The word 'gato' is part of an idiomatic expression 'dar gato por liebre,' meaning 'to deceive someone by giving them something not genuine.'