raptor

UK
/ˈræptə/
US
/ˈræptɚ/
raptornoun
raptors
pl
UK
/ˈræptə/
US
/ˈræptɚ/
Translations
хищная птица
The raptor soared high above the forest.
Хищная птица парила высоко над лесом.
The museum has a new exhibit featuring a raptor skeleton.
В музее новая экспозиция с скелетом динозавра-раптора.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
raptoradjective
UK
/ˈræp.tɔː/
US
/ˈræp.tɔr/
Attributive use (e.g., “raptor conservation”)
Definitions
Relating to or associated with birds of prey (raptors).
The park runs a raptor rehabilitation program.
raptorproper noun
Definitions
Raptor, a methane-fueled rocket engine developed by SpaceX.
The Starship prototype is powered by three Raptor engines.
Raptors, the professional basketball team based in Toronto, Canada (short for Toronto Raptors).
The Raptors won their first NBA championship in 2019.