1. a small antelope of southern and eastern Africa with reddish-brown fur and short straight horns

Examples

• The steenbok bounded gracefully across the savanna.
• We spotted a steenbok grazing near the acacia trees.
• The steenbok’s reddish coat helped it blend with the dry grass.
• Only male steenboks have horns, which are short and pointed.
• The steenbok is one of the smallest antelopes in Africa.
• A steenbok can leap up to six feet high when startled.