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vulture

UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/

Translations

vulturenoun
vultures
pl
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
The vulture soared high above the desert.
Гриф парил высоко над пустыней.
The vulture circled the carcass, waiting for its turn to feed.
Стервятник кружил над тушей, ожидая своей очереди поесть.
Additional translations
хищник
Synonyms
raptor
scavenger
kite
buzzard
carrion-eater
vultureverb
vultured
Past Simple
vultured
Past Participle
vulturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
Informal verb meaning to hover or wait opportunistically, derived from the noun.
Synonyms
pilfer
profiteer
leech (off)
mooch (off)
glean
take advantage of
capitalize on
pick over
feed on carrion
prey on
scavenge
exploit
vultureadjective
Attributive use: describing something characteristic of or resembling a vulture, esp. in ruthlessness.
Synonyms
opportunistic
greedy
avaricious
grasping
raptorial
scavenger-like
scavenging
predatory
rapacious
vulturous
vulturine

Definitions

vulturenoun
A large bird of prey with a bald head, known for feeding on carrion (dead animals).
The vulture circled high above the desert, searching for its next meal.
A person or thing that preys greedily or ruthlessly on others.
The vultures of the business world were quick to take advantage of the company's financial troubles.
vultureverb
To wait, hover, or move about in a predatory or opportunistic manner, especially in order to exploit someone else's misfortune.
Reporters vultured near the hospital entrance, hoping for news of the injured star.
vultureadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a vulture; ruthlessly predatory or exploitative.
The company became notorious for its vulture tactics during the economic downturn.
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