Jackal

Definition of jackal:

part of speech: noun

A wild animal allied to the wolf.

part of speech: noun

A wild, gregarious animal closely allied to the dog.

part of speech: noun

A doglike, flesh- eating animal which hunts in packs; one who does base work for another.

Usage examples for jackal:

• The tops of hair- pins were carved in the semblance of a coiled serpent, or of the head of a jackal a dog, or a hawk. "Manual Of Egyptian Archaeology And Guide To The Study Of Antiquities In Egypt", Gaston Camille Charles Maspero.

• And with him lived three friends: a Monkey, a Jackal and an Otter; each of these creatures got food on his own hunting ground. "The Art of the Story-Teller", Marie L. Shedlock.

• Swartboy had discharged his arrow along with the guns, and it was he that had slain the jackal for the poisoned shaft was seen sticking between the animal's ribs. "Popular Adventure Tales", Mayne Reid.

• " You see-" " But I don't altogether understand," said the little Jackal You 'set him free, ' you say?" "Stories to Tell to Children", Sara Cone Bryant.