Meaning & use
vulture
A large bird that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals and is known for circling above prey.
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Vultures circled slowly above the desert, waiting for the injured animal to die.
A vulture landed near the carcass once the lions had finished eating.
A note on using this word
Vulture is often used figuratively for a person who takes advantage of others' misfortune, as in a vulture investor.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who exploits or profits from the misfortune or weakness of others.
Vultures showed up at the bankruptcy auction hoping to buy equipment cheaply.
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