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Elk (Noun)

Large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male.

Nouns denoting animals.

Elk are commonly found in the western United States and Canada.
The large elk wandered into the campsite, causing the campers to scatter.
Male elk engage in fierce battles for dominance during the mating season.
In the fall, elk can be heard bugling in the mountains of Colorado.
Elk are a prized game animal for many hunters, who seek their large antlers as trophies.

Common deer of temperate Europe and Asia.

Nouns denoting animals.

Elk are found throughout northern Europe, inhabiting the dense forests of the tundra.
During mating season, the males will often clash with each other using their impressive antlers, vying for dominance.
European elk populations are widely distributed and abundant in certain areas of temperate forests and mountains.
After many conservation efforts, elk were successfully reintroduced into some European national parks, ensuring their populations remained healthy and strong.
During their seasonal migrations, large herds of elk move to new habitats, driving down existing food supplies as they pass through different territories.

Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America.

Nouns denoting animals.

Hikers spotted an elk with a majestic rack of antlers wandering through the mountain meadow.
In the evenings, the park ranger offered elk watching tours for guests at the resort.
Conservationists were thrilled to learn that a healthy population of elk was thriving in the forest preserve.
An elk, weighing nearly a thousand pounds, bounded across the logging road with impressive agility.
Years of elk management programs have ensured that these animals will remain an important part of our state's wildlife ecosystem.