Raptorial

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like or resembling a raptor; seizing or plundering, like a bird of prey.

    "When its legs are extended, it measures one and a half inches wide, and the raptorial claws hint that it is a fierce predator."

Adjective
  1. 1
    living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey wordnet
  2. 2
    relating to or characteristic of birds of prey wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
predatoryall-devouringall-engulfingbloodsuckingclaweddentate

Example

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"When its legs are extended, it measures one and a half inches wide, and the raptorial claws hint that it is a fierce predator."

Etymology

From raptor + -ial.

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