Word
jackals
Phoneticsjack·als
UK/dʒˈækəlz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. wild animals that look like small dogs with pointed ears and bushy tails. They live in Africa and parts of Asia and often hunt or find dead animals to eat.
n. medium-sized wild canids native to Africa and parts of Asia, resembling small wolves with pointed ears and narrow muzzles, often hunting or scavenging in pairs or small packs.
Examples
“Jackals search for food at night near the village.”
“The farmer hears jackals howling beyond the fence and checks the goats before dark.”
“At dusk the jackals emerge from the scrub, their sharp cries carrying across the plain as they follow old hunting paths.”
Examples
simple
“Jackals search for food at night near the village.”
contextual
“The farmer hears jackals howling beyond the fence and checks the goats before dark.”
complex
“At dusk the jackals emerge from the scrub, their sharp cries carrying across the plain as they follow old hunting paths.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “jackals” in context.
Verb
01. hunt jackals
“Local farmers sometimes hunt jackals to protect their goats.”
verb + noun
02. jackals howl
“Jackals howl after sunset to communicate with their pack.”
noun + verb
03. jackals roam
“Jackals roam across the savanna in search of food.”
noun + verb
04. jackals scavenge
“Jackals scavenge on leftover kills from lions and hyenas.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. cunning jackals
“Farmers say cunning jackals often steal chickens at night.”
adj + noun
06. hungry jackals
“Hungry jackals circled the camp at dusk, searching for scraps.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. den of jackals
“We found a den of jackals hidden among the rocks.”
noun + prep + noun
08. group of jackals
“A group of jackals gathered near the riverbank at dawn.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a pack of jackals
“We watched a pack of jackals crossing the dry riverbed.”
10. hear jackals howling at night
“You can often hear jackals howling at night in the desert.”
11. jackals hunt in packs
“Jackals hunt in packs when targeting small antelope.”
12. jackals scavenge for food
“During drought, jackals scavenge for food near villages.”
Real-World Examples
“Hyenas and jackals steal food all the time.” “At a waterhole the jackals perform extraordinary leaps to catch birds from the visiting flocks, racing round the waterhole and jumping high into the air to try to make a catch to share with its young family.” “Other predators, like Egyptian vultures and jackals, may take ostrich eggs.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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