Jackal

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒækəl/

Definitions of jackal

noun a wild dog-like animal that scavenges for food and is known for its cunning and stealth

Example Sentences

A1 The jackal is a wild animal that looks like a small dog.

A2 Jackals are known for their scavenging habits and ability to adapt to different environments.

B1 Farmers in Africa sometimes have trouble with jackals attacking their livestock.

B2 The jackal is a cunning predator that can outsmart its prey with clever tactics.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the dwindling population of jackals in certain regions.

C2 The jackal plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by controlling the population of smaller animals.

Examples of jackal in a Sentence

formal The jackal is a cunning predator known for its scavenging habits.

informal I saw a jackal lurking around the campsite last night.

slang That guy is a real jackal, always looking for an easy opportunity.

figurative The corrupt politician was compared to a jackal, preying on the vulnerable for personal gain.

Grammatical Forms of jackal

• past tense: jackaled
• plural: jackals
• comparative: more jackal
• superlative: most jackal
• present tense: jackals
• future tense: will jackal
• perfect tense: have jackaled
• continuous tense: is jackaling
• singular: jackal
• positive degree: jackal
• infinitive: to jackal
• gerund: jackaling
• participle: jackaling

Origin and Evolution of jackal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'jackal' originated from the Persian word 'shaghal' which means 'beast of prey'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jackal' has come to refer specifically to any of several species of wild dogs belonging to the genus Canis found in Africa and Asia.