jackrabbit
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See also: jack-rabbit
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]jackrabbit (plural jackrabbits)
- Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.
Usage notes
[edit]- Used attributively to describe a sudden, rapid movement
- His jackrabbit start helped him win the race.
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]large rabbit
Verb
[edit]jackrabbit (third-person singular simple present jackrabbits, present participle jackrabbiting, simple past and past participle jackrabbited)