- springbok spring·bok n
- ['sprɪŋˌbɒk]
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springbok spring·bok n
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spring|bok — «SPRIHNG BOK», noun, plural boks or (collectively) bok. a small antelope of southern Africa. It leaps almost directly upward when excited or disturbed. »If you are lucky you will see a springbok standing still and graceful before he leaps away… … Useful english dictionary
Springbok — Spring bok ( b[o^]k ), Springbuck Spring buck ( b[u^]k ), n. [D. springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he goat, buck.] (Zo[ o]l.) A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
springbok — /spring bok /, n., pl. springboks, (esp. collectively) springbok. a gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, of southern Africa, noted for its habit of springing into the air when alarmed. [1765 75; < Afrik. See SPRING, BUCK1] * * * or springbuck Species … Universalium
springbok — ► NOUN 1) a southern African gazelle with a characteristic habit of leaping when disturbed. 2) (Springbok) a member of a sports team selected to represent South Africa. ORIGIN Afrikaans, from Dutch springen to spring + bok antelope … English terms dictionary
springbok — [spriŋ′buk΄spriŋ′bäk΄] n. pl. springbok or springboks [Afrik < Du springen, to SPRING + bok, BUCK1] a graceful gazelle (Antidorcas marsupialis) of S Africa, noted for its tendency to leap high in the air, as when startled: also springbuck… … English World dictionary
springbok — spring|bok [ˈsprıŋbɔk US ba:k] n [Date: 1700 1800; : Afrikaans; Origin: spring to jump + bok goat ] a small ↑deer that can run fast and lives in South Africa … Dictionary of contemporary English
springbok — spring•bok [[t]ˈsprɪŋˌbɒk[/t]] n. pl. boks, (esp. collectively) bok. mam a gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, of S Africa, that leaps up high when alarmed • Etymology: 1765–75; < Afrik. See spring, buck I … From formal English to slang
springbok — spring|bok [ sprıŋ,bak ] noun count a brown and white African animal that looks like a small DEER … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
springbok — spring·bok … English syllables
springbok — /ˈsprɪŋbɒk / (say springbok) noun (plural springboks, springbok) a gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, of southern Africa which has a habit of springing upwards in play or when alarmed. Also, springbuck. {Afrikaans, from spring(en) spring + bok… …
springbok — n. 1 a southern African gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, with the ability to run with high springing jumps. 2 (Springbok) a South African, esp. one who has played for South Africa in international sporting competitions. Etymology: Afrik. f. Du.… … Useful english dictionary
