gorilla
Example Sentences
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The very thought of jungles brought up visions of all kinds of man-eating things like lions, tigers, and gorillas.
From Literature
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It will also touch on the challenges they faced along the way, including a coup in the Comoros, being shot at, as well as Sir David's famous encounter with gorillas in Rwanda.
From BBC
Strong "gorilla" pincers are used for picking up heavier boxes or, for more delicate items, a suction device can be used.
From BBC
“Mr. Grayson,” Bat said, “did you know that gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses?”
From Literature
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"Unlock the gorilla in the cage, it has to come out," he says.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.