单词 | raptorial |
释义 | raptorial (once / 173814 pages) adj WORD FAMILY raptor: raptorial, raptors USAGE EXAMPLESThirty-three out of 34 of these contests escalated to striking with the raptorial appendages. Science Magazine(Sep 23, 2015) Those who view books as holy objects to be revered and handled with the utmost care will be appalled by Parks’ raptorial attitude. Salon(Dec 11, 2014) When its legs are extended, it measures one and a half inches wide, and the raptorial claws hint that it is a fierce predator. New York Times(Aug 20, 2012) 1adj relating to or characteristic of birds of prey raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey 2adj living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey raptorial birds Syn predatory, rapacious, ravening, vulturine, vulturous aggressive having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends |
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