Tiger (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fierce or audacious person; "he's a tiger on the tennis court"; "it aroused the tiger in me".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The senator was known as a tiger in the debating chamber, known for her sharp tongue and ruthless arguments.
- My sister's a tiger when it comes to defending her loved ones, she won't hesitate to speak her mind.
- Playing against the champion really brought out the tiger in him, and he surprised everyone with his tenacious playing.
- His reckless investments may have cost the company a lot of money, but he's a tiger who refuses to be deterred.
- Once he takes to the boxing ring, it's a completely different person, he transforms into a tiger fueled by determination.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tiger is a majestic animal that roams the forests of Asia, its tawny coat with black stripes making it a striking sight.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the tiger, which is listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.
- In the wild, tigers are solitary animals and have large territories, which they mark with their scent to keep other tigers away.
- The Bengal tiger is the most common subspecies of tiger, found in forests and grasslands across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
- Tigers are apex predators and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems, preying on deer and other herbivores to keep their populations in check.