raptor

UK
/ˈræptə/
US
/ˈræptɚ/

Translations

raptornoun
raptors
pl
UK
/ˈræptə/
US
/ˈræptɚ/
The raptor soared high above the forest, scanning the ground for any signs of movement.
Le rapace planait haut au-dessus de la forêt, scrutant le sol à la recherche du moindre signe de mouvement.
droméosaureEn paléontologie, pour un dinosaure carnivore bipède de la famille des droméosauridés.
The museum's new exhibit features a life-sized model of a raptor, complete with sharp claws and a menacing stance.
La nouvelle exposition du musée présente une maquette grandeur nature d’un droméosaure, avec des griffes acérées et une posture menaçante.
Additional translations
raptorAnglicisme courant en paléontologie.
Synonyms
raptoradjective
UK
/ˈræp.tɔː/
US
/ˈræp.tɔr/
Attributive use (e.g., “raptor conservation”)
rapaceEmploi adjectival : « lié aux rapaces ».
The park runs a raptor rehabilitation program.
Le parc mène un programme de réhabilitation des rapaces.

Definitions

raptornoun
A bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl, that hunts and feeds on other animals.
The raptor soared high above the forest, scanning the ground for any signs of movement.
A type of dinosaur, specifically a member of the Dromaeosauridae family, known for being bipedal and carnivorous, such as the Velociraptor.
The museum's new exhibit features a life-sized model of a raptor, complete with sharp claws and a menacing stance.
raptoradjective
Relating to or associated with birds of prey (raptors).
The park runs a raptor rehabilitation program.