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kestrel

/ˈkɛstrəl/

Translations

kestrelnoun

kestrels

/ˈkɛstrəl/

The kestrel hovered in the sky, searching for prey.

Пустельга зависла в небе, высматривая добычу.

Additional translations

Synonyms

bird of prey

kestreladjective

more kestrel

Comp.

most kestrel

Super.

/ˈkɛstrəl/

Used attributively to describe things relating to or characteristic of a kestrel.

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.