jackal

1. Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

   Schakal, Schakalin

   шака́лšakál

   шака́лšakál

   Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair

2. A person who performs menial or routine tasks; a dogsbody.

3. (derogatory, figuratively)A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially, a base collaborator.

   шака́лšakál

4. A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially, a base collaborator.

   (derogatory, figuratively)A player who steals the ball at the tackle.

5. (rare, slang)A jack (the playing card).

1. The jackal is full of mischief.

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2. The jackals found the giraffe carcass.

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3. He saw a jackal run away.

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4. The jackal meticulously chose its prey.

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5. The jackal has been roaming around.

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