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kestrel

UK
/ˈkɛstrəl/
US
/ˈkɛstrəl/

Translations

kestrelnoun
kestrels
pl
UK
/ˈkɛstrəl/
US
/ˈkɛstrəl/
crécerelleOiseau de proie; en français, le nom usuel est féminin.
The kestrel hovered in the sky, scanning the fields below for any signs of movement.
La crécerelle volait sur place dans le ciel, scrutant les champs en contrebas à la recherche du moindre mouvement.
Synonyms
falcon
hawk
windhover
raptor
bird of prey
kestreladjective
more kestrel
Comp.
most kestrel
Super.
UK
/ˈkɛstrəl/
US
/ˈkɛstrəl/
Used attributively to describe things relating to or characteristic of a kestrel.
Additional translations
crécerelleEmploi relationnel; se rend souvent en français par une tournure du type « de crécerelle ».

Definitions

kestrelnoun
A small falcon that hovers with rapidly beating wings while searching for prey on the ground.
The kestrel hovered in the sky, scanning the fields below for any signs of movement.
Any of several small falcons of the genus Falco, especially the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
We observed a kestrel circle above the cliff before stooping on its prey.
kestreladjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a kestrel.
The kestrel wing shape allows for remarkable hovering ability.
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