gibbons

[US]/'gɪb(ə)n/
[UK]/'ɡɪbən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a flexile ape with long arms and short legs, belonging to the family Hylobatidae

Example Sentences

One of the most famous artists was the English carver Grinling Gibbons.

A tiny baby siamang (a type of gibbon) sprawls on his mother's stomach at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida.

The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees.

The gibbon's loud calls echoed through the forest.

The gibbon's agile movements impressed the visitors at the zoo.

The gibbon's habitat is being threatened by deforestation.

Researchers are studying the behavior of gibbons in the wild.

Gibbons are known for their loud and melodic calls.

The gibbon's long arms are adapted for swinging from branch to branch.

Gibbons are highly social animals, often living in family groups.

Conservation efforts are being made to protect the gibbon population.

The gibbon's diet consists mainly of fruits, leaves, and insects.

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