Meaning & use
tiger
A large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to parts of Asia.
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The tiger paced silently along the riverbank before slipping into the tall grass.
Conservationists are working to protect the tiger's shrinking habitat in the wild.
A note on using this word
Figuratively, calling someone a 'tiger' suggests fierce energy or competitiveness, as in 'a tiger in business.'
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