Meaning & use

gazelle

noun·Everyday

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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.

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Often used figuratively to describe someone notably graceful or fast, especially a runner.

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