jackal
suomi-englanti sanakirjajackal englannista suomeksi
sakaali
jackal englanniksi
Any of certain wild canids of the genera (taxfmt) and ''Canis'', native to the tropical World and smaller than a wolf.
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A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody.
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A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.
A player who steals the ball at the tackle.
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