eagle

noun
UK: /ˈiːɡəl/
US: /ˈiːɡəl/

  1. A large, powerful bird of prey with keen vision, a hooked beak, and strong talons.

    1. The eagle soared high above the mountains looking for food. [ ] [ ]
    2. Wildlife experts are trying to protect the endangered bald eagle population from extinction. [ ] [ ]

  2. A symbol of freedom, strength, or the United States of America.

    1. The emblem on the coin features an eagle, representing national pride. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many see the bald eagle as a powerful symbol of the American spirit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

raptor bird of prey
eagle verb

  1. To score two strokes under par on a hole in golf.

    1. He managed to eagle the fifth hole with a fantastic second shot. [ ] [ ]
    2. If she can eagle this par-5, she'll take the tournament lead immediately. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eagle" in English means: A large, powerful bird of prey with keen vision, a hooked beak, and strong talons., A symbol of freedom, strength, or the United States of America..

The phonetic transcription of "eagle" is /ˈiːɡəl/ in British English and /ˈiːɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eagle": raptor, bird of prey.

Example usage of "eagle": "The eagle soared high above the mountains looking for food.". More examples on the page.