kangaroo in Irish
kangaroo in Irish is cangarú — kangaroo means a large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance.
kangaroo in Irish
cangarú
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]
What does "kangaroo" mean?
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noun A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance.
"A kangaroo can cover several metres in a single bound."
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noun A hooded jacket with a large front pouch pocket, similar to a kangaroo’s pouch.
"He pulled on a kangaroo jacket before heading out into the cold."
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adj Describing a court, trial, or process that only pretends to be fair, with the outcome already decided in advance.
"Critics called the tribunal a kangaroo court with no real chance of acquittal."
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kangaroo in a sentence
- A kangaroo can cover several metres in a single bound.
- Kangaroos are usually most active at dawn and dusk.
- He pulled on a kangaroo jacket before heading out into the cold.
- Critics called the tribunal a kangaroo court with no real chance of acquittal.
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What is "kangaroo" in Irish?
"kangaroo" in Irish is cangarú. kangaroo means: A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance.
How do you use "kangaroo" in a sentence?
Example: "A kangaroo can cover several metres in a single bound." In Irish, "kangaroo" is cangarú.
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