Meaning of the word chuckwalla in English
What does chuckwalla mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chuckwalla
US /ˌtʃʌkˈwɑː.lə/
UK /ˌtʃʌkˈwɑːlə/
Noun
a large, herbivorous lizard (Sauromalus ater) native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its ability to inflate its body when threatened to wedge itself into rock crevices.
Example:
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The chuckwalla basked on a warm rock, absorbing the desert sun.
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When threatened, the chuckwalla inflates its body to wedge itself into tight crevices.