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lynx

/lɪŋks/

Meanings
noun
Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

Examples :

"The wildlife photographer captured a stunning image of a lynx hunting in the snowy forest. "
animal nature organism biology

Related Words

Illustration photographer

photographer noun

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/

One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

"The photographer captured beautiful pictures of the school's annual talent show. "

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

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 several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration captured

captured verb

/ˈkæptʃərd/ /ˈkæptʃəd/

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

"to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal"

Illustration forest

forest noun

/ˈfɒɹɪst/ /fɔɹst/

A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.

"The hikers ventured deep into the forest, hoping to find a hidden waterfall. "

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medium noun

/ˈmiːdɪəm/

(plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.

"The medium for the experiment was a special liquid solvent. "

Illustration stunning

stunning verb

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

"Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

Illustration sized

sized verb

/saɪzd/

To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

"The tailor sized the new suit to fit the customer perfectly. "

Illustration image

image noun

/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/

An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.

"The Bible forbids the worship of graven images."

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hunting noun

/ˈhʌntɪŋ/

The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.

"The hunting season opened, and several families went on a hunting trip to the forest. "

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mostly adverb

/ˈməʊstli/ /ˈmoʊstli/

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

"The students were mostly quiet during the presentation. "

Illustration wildlife

wildlife noun

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

"The park is a haven for local wildlife, with deer, birds, and squirrels roaming freely. "