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Pronk:

Noun:

• A leaping or jumping movement performed by certain animals, especially gazelles, in which all four legs are simultaneously extended and then brought close together.
• The term also refers to a playful jump or leap performed by children.

Sample Sentences:

1. The gazelle executed an impressive pronk to escape from the predator.
2. The children delighted in their joyful pronks during the game of tag.

Synonyms: spring, bound, leap, jump

Verb:

• To jump or leap with all four feet simultaneously extended and then brought close together.
• Informally, it can also mean to move in an energetic and bouncy manner.

Sample Sentences:

1. The graceful antelope pronked gracefully across the savannah.
2. The excited puppy started to pronk around the room, wagging its tail.

Synonyms: spring, bound, leap, jump

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