gazelle

word

Definition

A gazelle is a small, graceful antelope with long legs and curved horns, found mainly in Africa and Asia. Gazelles are known for their speed and agility.

Usage & Nuances

Used in zoological, literary, and descriptive contexts. Often associated with swiftness or grace ('moves like a gazelle'). May appear in both scientific and poetic language.

Example Sentences

Many gazelles live on the African savannah.

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She moved across the field as gracefully as a gazelle.

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The herd scattered like gazelles when the lion appeared.

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A gazelle can run very fast to escape predators.

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A gazelle eats grass and leaves.

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Have you ever seen a gazelle leap? It's incredible how high they can jump.

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