silverbacks

[US]/[ˈsɪl.vər.bæks]/
[UK]/[ˈsɪl.vər.bæks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A dominant male gorilla, typically older and larger than others in the group.; A group of dominant male gorillas.

Phrases & Collocations

silverbacks dominate

watching silverbacks

silverback strength

the silverback

silverbacks fighting

like silverbacks

protecting silverbacks

silverback group

among silverbacks

older silverbacks

Example Sentences

the troop was led by a dominant silverback.

researchers studied the behavior of silverbacks in the wild.

a young male challenged the silverback for dominance.

the silverback beat his chest to assert his power.

tourists hoped to spot a silverback during their safari.

the silverback protected his family from potential threats.

we observed a silverback grooming a younger gorilla.

the silverback’s impressive size commanded respect.

conservation efforts focus on protecting silverback populations.

the silverback used vocalizations to communicate with his group.

a powerful silverback maintained order within the troop.

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