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Words Related to Animals - Verbs Relating to Animals
Here you will learn some English verbs relating to animals, such as "waddle", "gallop", and "peck".
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to bristle
[verb]
to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body
to buck
[verb]
to move suddenly or jerkily; to leap or jump with a quick, sudden movement, as a horse might do
to preen
[verb]
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue
to slough
[verb]
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
to scavenge
[verb]
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals
to rear
[verb]
to stand up or lift oneself onto the hind legs, often used to describe animals assuming an upright position with their front limbs off the ground
to feed on
[verb]
to consume or obtain nourishment from a particular source or substance for sustenance and growth
to frolic
[verb]
to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities
to shy
[verb]
to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention
to burrow
[verb]
to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation
to ruminate
[verb]
to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps
to lope
[verb]
to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles
to strut
[verb]
to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out
to flutter
[verb]
to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects
to amble
[verb]
to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency
to swoop
[verb]
to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them
to waddle
[verb]
to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs
to lumber
[verb]
to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried
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