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EEGL/ˈiːɡl/

An eagle is a large bird with a sharp beak and strong wings. It hunts small animals and flies high. Countable: an eagle, eagles. A hen lives on a farm; an eagle is wild. A parrot is often a pet.

Meaning

A large bird with a sharp beak that hunts small animals.

Examples

• “An eagle is flying over the mountain.”
• “The eagle sat on the rock.”
• “We saw an eagle from the hill.”

Good to know

an eagle (large hunting bird). Contrast: hen (farm), parrot (pet). Place: mountains.

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