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springbuck

/ˈsprɪŋ.bʌk/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈsprɪŋ.bʌk/

A South African gazelle known for its characteristic habit of springing lightly into the air when alarmed or excited.

  • 🇷🇺Южноафриканская газель, известная своей характерной привычкой легко подпрыгивать в воздух при испуге или возбуждении.
  1. South African gazelle B2 formal

    A medium-sized antelope native to southern Africa, known for its distinctive habit of leaping high into the air when startled or excited.

    • A herd of springbuck grazed peacefully on the savanna.
    • The springbuck's characteristic leap is called pronking.
    • Tourists watched the springbuck bounce across the plains.

    🇷🇺Спрингбок

    Synonyms: springbok

  • springbuck plural form
  • springbucks plural form
  • springbucks' possessive plural form
  • springbuck's possessive singular form