Catfooted
having feet resembling those of a cat.
catlike in the manner of walking; characterized by noiseless, stealthy steps:
a catfooted jewel thief.
to move in the soft, stealthy manner of a cat; pussyfoot.
Historical Examples
Now he catfooted across the deck to look into the well and listen.
Key Out of Time Andre Alice Norton
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