gazelle

/gə'zel/

Thân thiện

A gazelle leaps gracefully across the sunlit savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, swift, and graceful antelope found in Africa and Asia, characterized by its slender build, long legs, and often having large, lustrous eyes.

Usage

• The word "gazelle" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific type of mammal within the antelope family.
• It is typically used in singular or plural forms to describe one or more of these animals.
• Common contexts include wildlife documentaries, nature writing, and general discussions about African or Asian fauna.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The cheetah chased the gazelle across the savanna.
  • We saw a herd of gazelles grazing near the waterhole.
  • The Thomson's gazelle is known for its speed and agility.

Advanced Usage

• "Gazelle-like" (adj.): Used to describe something or someone possessing qualities reminiscent of a gazelle, such as grace, lightness, or speed.
  • The dancer moved with a gazelle-like elegance across the stage.

Variants and Related Words

• Gazelles (n.): The standard plural form of "gazelle."

Different Meanings

• The word "gazelle" has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not commonly used with other figurative meanings in standard English.

Synonyms

• Antelope: A broader family term that includes gazelles, impalas, and others. (Note: "Gazelle" is a specific type of antelope.)
• Springbok: A specific type of gazelle native to southern Africa.

Idioms

• There are no common English idioms that centrally feature the word "gazelle."

Phrasal Verbs

• There are no phrasal verbs associated with the noun "gazelle."

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Noun

1. small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes