cheetah
/ˈtʃiːtə/noun★Beginner
general
A large, spotted feline native to Africa and parts of Asia, known for being the fastest land animal.
Cheetahs rely on their speed to hunt prey in the wild.
This highlights their hunting strategy.
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Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph (113 km/h).
Collocations
cheetah printa pattern resembling a cheetah's spotscheetah cuba young cheetah
Synonyms
Related Phrases
cheetah speedphrase
extremely fast movement
💡Pro Tip
Wildlife Context
Cheetahs are endangered due to habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.
⚡Gold Rule
Conservation Status
Cheetahs are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.
📖Word Origin
From Hindi चीतल (chītal), possibly from Sanskrit चित्त (chitta, 'spotted').
📝Usage Notes
The term 'cheetah' is often used metaphorically to describe something very fast or agile.
Word Breakdown
cheetah
fastest land animal
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