Pronk (Verb)
Meaning
Jump straight up; "kangaroos pronk".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The springbok pronk when startled, displaying their impressive jumping ability in a show of strength and agility.
- In the savannah, the gazelles pronk to escape the clutches of predators lurking nearby.
- During mating season, the male antelopes pronk to catch the attention of potential mates.
- The impalas pronk with incredible force, using their powerful leg muscles to propel themselves high into the air.
- As the cheetah approached, the Thomson's gazelles pronk in unison, a mesmerizing display of synchronized jumping.