cheetah

noun

chee·tah ˈchē-tə How to pronounce cheetah (audio)

plural cheetahs also cheetah

: a long-legged, swift-moving cat (Acinonyx jubatus) about the size of a small leopard with a yellowish to tan coat covered with numerous round to oval black spots and blunt claws that only partially retract and having a current range restricted to Africa and isolated parts of Iran

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A cheetah is a slender, long-legged cat that lives on the plains of Africa and in the Middle East, where it is threatened with extinction. It is the fastest land animal in the world over short distances and can reach a speed of 60 mph (100 kph). Its claws differ from those of other cats in being only partly retractable and lacking protective sheaths. Cheetahs purr rather than roar. Cheetahs grow to about 55 in. (140 cm) long, excluding the 29-31-in. (75-80-cm) tail, and weigh 110-130 lbs. (50-60 kg). Their coarse fur is sandy yellow above, white below, and covered with small black spots; a black streak runs down the face from the corner of each eye.

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Recent Examples on the Web Here's a peek at the entire line, including the dolls, accessory packs, and *adorable* hot pink cheetah and teddy bear squishmallows.

Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 18 July 2022 Karlie Kloss stepped out in her trusty jeans-and-loafers combo multiple times, Bella Hadid wore a cheetah print pair in Paris, and Jenner herself revived the chunky '90s version while browsing art galleries in New York City.

Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The cheetah was running straight toward me full tilt (well over 60 mph!).

Vivek Sunder, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Rock star Lee, meanwhile, wore a plethora of thongs around the house, so Lennox turned to eBay to procure vintage cheetah prints, silk and satin ones in an array of colors to dress her leading man.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2022 The cheetah is set to return to India, having disappeared from the subcontinent some 70 years ago.

Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 20 July 2022 Conservationists slowly began introducing her to a male Asiatic cheetah, Firouz, in 2021.

Megan Marples, CNN, 11 May 2022 As her star rose, Baker was known to stroll the streets of Paris with her fellow-performer Chiquita, a cheetah collared by a rope of diamonds.

Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Drag queen Alexis Stone dressed as Jocelyn Wildenstein, pulling up to the show in a daring cheetah-print bodysuit and robe.

André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 6 July 2022 See More

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释义	cheetah noun chee·tah ˈchē-tə plural cheetahs also cheetah : a long-legged, swift-moving cat (Acinonyx jubatus) about the size of a small leopard with a yellowish to tan coat covered with numerous round to oval black spots and blunt claws that only partially retract and having a current range restricted to Africa and isolated parts of Iran Illustration of cheetah Did you know? A cheetah is a slender, long-legged cat that lives on the plains of Africa and in the Middle East, where it is threatened with extinction. It is the fastest land animal in the world over short distances and can reach a speed of 60 mph (100 kph). Its claws differ from those of other cats in being only partly retractable and lacking protective sheaths. Cheetahs purr rather than roar. Cheetahs grow to about 55 in. (140 cm) long, excluding the 29-31-in. (75-80-cm) tail, and weigh 110-130 lbs. (50-60 kg). Their coarse fur is sandy yellow above, white below, and covered with small black spots; a black streak runs down the face from the corner of each eye. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Here's a peek at the entire line, including the dolls, accessory packs, and adorable hot pink cheetah and teddy bear squishmallows. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 18 July 2022 Karlie Kloss stepped out in her trusty jeans-and-loafers combo multiple times, Bella Hadid wore a cheetah print pair in Paris, and Jenner herself revived the chunky '90s version while browsing art galleries in New York City. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The cheetah was running straight toward me full tilt (well over 60 mph!). Vivek Sunder, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Rock star Lee, meanwhile, wore a plethora of thongs around the house, so Lennox turned to eBay to procure vintage cheetah prints, silk and satin ones in an array of colors to dress her leading man. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2022 The cheetah is set to return to India, having disappeared from the subcontinent some 70 years ago. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 20 July 2022 Conservationists slowly began introducing her to a male Asiatic cheetah, Firouz, in 2021. Megan Marples, CNN, 11 May 2022 As her star rose, Baker was known to stroll the streets of Paris with her fellow-performer Chiquita, a cheetah collared by a rope of diamonds. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Drag queen Alexis Stone dressed as Jocelyn Wildenstein, pulling up to the show in a daring cheetah-print bodysuit and robe. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 6 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Hindi cītā & Urdu chītā leopard, from Sanskrit citraka, from citra bright, variegated; akin to Old High German heitar bright — more at -hood First Known Use 1563, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition cheetah noun chee·tah ˈchē-tə : a long-legged spotted African and formerly Asian animal of the cat family that is the fastest animal on land
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cheetah

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