harrier Synonyms
harrier Meaning
harrier (n)
a persistent attacker
a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits
hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals
harrier (n.)
One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares.
One who harries.
One of several species of hawks or buzzards of the genus Circus which fly low and harry small animals or birds, -- as the European marsh harrier (Circus aerunginosus), and the hen harrier (C. cyaneus).
harrier Sentence Examples
- The marsh harrier soared through the sky, its wings outstretched like a majestic eagle.
- The Circus harrier, with its distinctive facial disc, is a master of aerial acrobatics.
- The harrier's piercing gaze scanned the marsh for its next prey.
- The hen harrier, a critically endangered species, faces threats from habitat loss and persecution.
- The harrier's sharp talons were a deadly weapon against small birds and rodents.
- The harrier's residency in the wetlands depended on the availability of suitable nesting sites.
- The Montagu's harrier, a migratory bird, traveled long distances to breed in Europe and winter in Africa.
- The Pallid harrier, a rare bird of prey, is found in open grasslands and steppe habitats.
- The Northern harrier, with its distinctive "ghostly" wings, is a common sight in North American prairies.
- The harrier's hunting technique involves hovering over the ground and scanning for prey from above.
FAQs About the word harrier
a persistent attacker, a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits, hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terres
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The marsh harrier soared through the sky, its wings outstretched like a majestic eagle.
The Circus harrier, with its distinctive facial disc, is a master of aerial acrobatics.
The harrier's piercing gaze scanned the marsh for its next prey.
The hen harrier, a critically endangered species, faces threats from habitat loss and persecution.
