Meaning & use
gazelle
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A small, slender, swift-running antelope found in Africa and parts of Asia, known for its graceful leaps.
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A cheetah chased the gazelle across the open savanna.
The dancer moved with the light, bounding grace of a gazelle.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively to describe someone notably graceful or fast, especially a runner.
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