Raptorial (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or characteristic of birds of prey; "raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The sharp, hooked beak of the eagle is a raptorial feature, adapted for tearing flesh from its prey.
- The fossil record shows that the ancient bird had raptorial talons on its feet, indicative of its predatory lifestyle.
- As a bird of prey, the hawk's raptorial claws and strong wings make it well-suited to hunting small mammals.
- The kestrel's slender, pointed wings are raptorial in design, allowing for agile pursuit of its insect prey.
- Birds of prey such as hawks and eagles possess raptorial adaptations that have evolved over time to enable efficient capture and killing of their prey.
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Meaning 2
Living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; "a predatory bird"; "the rapacious wolf"; "raptorial birds"; "ravening wolves"; "a vulturine taste for offal".
Classification
All adjective clusters.