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Discover LudwigThe phrase "mountain goat" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to the wild goat species known for its agility in mountainous terrain or metaphorically to describe someone who is adept at navigating difficult situations.
Example: "The mountain goat effortlessly climbed the steep cliffs, showcasing its remarkable balance and strength."
Alternatives: "alpine goat" or "rocky mountain goat."
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mountain goat
noun
A sure-footed goat antelope, , of the North American mountains, having black curved horns and a shaggy coat.
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Like a mountain goat.
"I am a mountain goat.
Andy is bounding around like mountain goat.
Mountain goat populations fluctuate and are sensitive to human impacts.
Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also called Rocky Mountain goat, a stocky North American ruminant of the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla).
One private company that operates in season is the Mountain Goat Bus Company, Victoria Street, Windermere.
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THEY'RE like mountain goats, these women.
They are like mountain goats.
First, some 70 mountain goats mysteriously died.
Mountain goats are flying out of a national park.
Leave the climbing to young mountain goats, I thought.
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