gazelle

/ˈɡæzɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, usually reddish-brown or dark brown, even-toed ungulate mammal with long legs and a white belly, native to Africa and Asia

“The gazelle darted across the savannah, evading the predators.”

2. verb

to jump or spring with long, powerful leaps, typically in a swift and agile manner

“The gazelle-like deer gazelled effortlessly across the meadow.”

3. noun

a type of high-speed internet connection, especially one that uses a high-speed optical fibre network

“The new house features a gazelle fibre-optic internet connection.”

Synonyms

  • antelope
  • impala