Eagle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈiːɡəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eagle is a noun meaning Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
Meaning
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
More Meanings
- (US, numismatics, historical) A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars, formerly used in the United States.
- (golf) A score of two under par for a hole.
- (golf) To score an eagle.
- (historical, numismatics) A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.
Example Sentences
I got an eagle in the third hole.
I, I go my own way I swim against the stream Forever I will fight the pοwers that be The eagle flies alone
Word Forms
- eagles
- eagling
- eagled
Synonyms for eagle
Depending on context, synonyms include erne, broadwing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include erne, raven, hawk, bird, crow, stick.
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