Chetah (Noun)
Meaning
Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The conservation organization worked to protect the habitat of the endangered cheetah.
- Cheetahs are diurnal animals and have excellent eyesight to spot their prey during the day.
- As the fastest land animal, the cheetah can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
- At the wildlife sanctuary, visitors can observe and learn about the behavior of cheetahs in a controlled environment.
- In ancient times, cheetahs were often kept as pets by royalty and the upper class for their exotic appeal.