raptor

//ˈræp.tər//
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Noun

raptorSingular
raptorsPlural
1

A bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl, characterized by a hooked beak, sharp talons, and keen eyesight for hunting.

The raptor soared high above the forest, searching for prey with its sharp eyes.

2

A small to medium-sized carnivorous dinosaur of the dromaeosaurid family, typically depicted with sharp claws and feathers.

The raptor had sharp claws and was covered in feathers.