1. Large hare of western North America
   "The jackrabbit's long ears help it stay cool in the desert heat"

1. Go forward or start with a fast, sudden movement
   "The race car jackrabbited from the starting line"

Derived forms: jackrabbited, jackrabbits, jackrabbiting

Type of: hare, jump, start, startle

Part of: genus Lepus, Lepus

Encyclopedia: Jackrabbit, Arizona