Definition of raptor Raptor

/ɹæˈptɚ/ - [ratpter] - rap•tor

We found 6 definitions of raptor from 4 different sources.

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What does raptor mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

raptor - any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
  bird of prey, raptorial bird
  bird warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
  accipitriformes, order accipitriformes in some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes
  hawk diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
  bird of jove, eagle any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
  vulture any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
  sagittarius serpentarius, secretary bird large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • raptor (Noun)
    A bird of prey .
  • raptor (Noun)
    One who ravishes or plunders.
  • raptor (Noun)
    One of a family of carnivorous dinosaurs having tearing claws on the hind leg s.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • raptor (n.)
    A ravisher; a plunderer.

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