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springbok

springbok

1 8.2
A small antelope from southern Africa that jumps high
  • noun
  • /ˈsprɪŋbɑk/
  • South African
translation icon : springbok
  • The springbok is known for its incredible ability to jump high into the air to escape predators.
  • springbok and zebra
  • springbok and wildebeest
  • Springbok team

Examples

  • You're listening to Springbok Radio and this is the news at six.

    Master Harold... and the Boys (2010)

  • It's a very picturesque location for a generating station of any sort, and probably the only nuclear power plant in the world patrolled by wild springboks and zebras.

    Academic text (2007)

  • It's a real Springbok practice jersey.

    Invictus (2009)

  • And they treasure... Springbok rugby.

    Invictus (2009)

  • I love the springboks, myself.

    The Hustle (2019)

  • Lots of springbok and gazelle.

    Duma (2005)

  • My springbok pelt!

    The Pest (1997)

  • During our safari, we spotted a group of springbok gracefully leaping across the open plains.

  • We watched as a springbok bounded effortlessly over the grass, showcasing its agility and speed.

Synonyms

springbuck
vsspringbok
  • South African
8.6

A medium-sized African antelope that jumps high while running

is the standard common spelling used in general English
Antidorcas marsupialis
vsspringbok
  • South African
9.9

A small South African gazelle called the springbok that jumps high when it runs

is the common everyday name rather than the Latin term

Surface Forms

springbok singular
springboks plural

Etymology

Springbok comes from Afrikaans and Dutch parts spring 'to jump' and bok 'goat' or 'antelope'. So a springbok is literally a 'jumping antelope', which explains its famous high, graceful leaps.