| any of various large hares of western North America, having very long hind legs and long ears. |
jack·rab·bit  (jāk'rāb'ĭt)  n. or jack rabbit Any of several large, long-eared, long-legged hares of the genus Lepus. intr.v. jack·rab·bit·ed, jack·rab·bit·ing, jack·rab·bits To move or begin to move rapidly or suddenly: "A rear tire blew out and the car jackrabbited out of control" (Sonny Kleinfield). adj. Moving or beginning to move in a sudden, rapid manner: won the race with a jackrabbit start. [jack(ass) (from its long ears) + rabbit.] |
