cursorial

UK
/kɜːˈsɔːr.i.əl/
US
/kɜrˈsɔr.i.əl/

Translations

cursorialadjective
more cursorial
Comp.
most cursorial
Super.
UK
/kɜːˈsɔːr.i.əl/
US
/kɜrˈsɔr.i.əl/
The cheetah is a cursorial animal, adapted for running at high speeds.
Гепард — это бегающий зверь, приспособленный для бега на высокой скорости.
Additional translations

Definitions

cursorialadjective
Adapted for running.
The cheetah is a cursorial animal, built for speed and agility on the open plains.
Habitually running rather than walking, climbing, or flying; characteristic of animals that rely primarily on running for locomotion.
Ostriches are among the most cursorial of all birds.