gorilla-like
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a word derived from
gorilla.
gorillanouna terrestrial, largely vegetarian great ape of the genus Gorilla , inhabiting central African forests: possessing great upper body strength, with arms longer and more muscular than its legs, it is noted for its knuckle-walking and is larger than any other living primate.
Example Sentences
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"They say the shouting and the singing can be heard as far down as the farms below Roughtor," the gorilla-like landlord Joss Merlyn tells Mary.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 8, 2010
Oh, and forget those fragile stickers-they'll only make the gorilla-like baggage handlers throw your bag that much farther.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Most intriguing were the gorilla-like ground nests found in the riverine swamps.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Since that day, I’ve always felt a bit gorilla-like around Justin and make it a habit to avoid him.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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Some of the features distinguishing the gorilla from the mere gorilla-like chimpanzees will be found mentioned in the article Primates.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various