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gazelles

/ɡəˈzɛlz/ /ɡæˈzɛlz/

Meanings
noun
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

Examples :

"On the African savanna, gazelles grazed peacefully until the sudden appearance of a cheetah sent them sprinting away at top speed. "
animal biology nature

Related Words

Illustration cheetah

cheetah noun

/ˈtʃiːtə/

A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head. It is native to Africa and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

"The cheetah, known for its incredible speed, was the fastest animal at the zoo. "

Illustration periods

periods noun

/ˈpɪriədz/ /ˈpɪəriːədz/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration antelope

antelope noun

/ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/

Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

"The zookeeper pointed out the graceful antelope, its hollow horns gleaming in the sunlight. "

Illustration running

running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

Illustration sprinting

sprinting verb

/ˈsprɪntɪŋ/

To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period,

"The athlete was sprinting towards the finish line in the race. "

Illustration peacefully

peacefully adverb

/ˈpiːsfəli/

In a peaceful manner.

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "

Illustration either

either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

Illustration savanna

savanna noun

/səˈvænə/

A tropical grassland with scattered trees

"We saw zebras and giraffes grazing on the savanna during our trip to Africa. "

Illustration genera

genera noun

/ˈdʒɛnəɹə/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration mostly

mostly adverb

/ˈməʊstli/ /ˈmoʊstli/

Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

"The students were mostly quiet during the presentation. "