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jackrabbit
(jăkˈrăbˌĭt)
noun or jack rabbit Any of several large, long-eared, long-legged hares of the genus Lepus.
intransitive verb jack·rab·bit·ed, jack·rab·bit·ing, jack·rab·bits To move or begin to move rapidly or suddenly: “A rear tire blew out and the car jackrabbited out of control” (Sonny Kleinfield).
adjective Moving or beginning to move in a sudden, rapid manner: won the race with a jackrabbit start.
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