Meaning & use
raptor
A bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, or falcon, that hunts other animals for food.
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The raptor circled high above the field, watching for any movement in the grass below.
The museum's dinosaur exhibit featured a fast, sharp-clawed raptor known for hunting in packs.
A note on using this word
Raptor is also used informally for certain predatory dinosaurs, such as velociraptor, popularized by films and documentaries.
Words with a similar meaning
bird of prey
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