Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sure-footed mammal of mountainous northwestern North America: The "mountain goat" is a hoofed mammal, specifically a species of goat-antelope, known for its exceptional agility and balance on steep, rocky terrain. It is native to the mountain ranges of northwestern North America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a mountain goat perched precariously on a cliff ledge.
  • The mountain goat's white coat provides camouflage against the snow.

Advanced Usage

• "To be as sure-footed as a mountain goat": An idiom describing someone who is very steady and agile, especially on difficult ground.
  • The guide moved across the rocky path, as sure-footed as a mountain goat.

Variants and Related Words

• Oreamnos americanus (n): The scientific name for the mountain goat.
• Rocky Mountain goat (n): Another common name for the same animal.

Synonyms

• Goat-antelope: A general term for bovids that are similar to both goats and antelopes, which includes the mountain goat.

Related Phrases

• Mountain goat habitat: Refers to the steep, alpine environments where these animals live.
• Mountain goat conservation: Efforts to protect the species and its environment.

Noun

1. sure-footed mammal of mountainous northwestern North America