falcon

noun
UK: /ˈfæl.kən/
US: /ˈfæl.kən/

  1. A bird of prey known for its speed and hunting skills.

    1. A falcon flew over the field.
    2. The falcon soared, searching for prey across the open countryside.

  2. A missile guided to its target.

    1. The fighter jet launched a falcon towards the enemy.
    2. Equipped with advanced targeting systems, the falcon missile proved highly effective.

Synonyms

hawk raptor
falcon verb

  1. To hunt with falcons.

    1. They falcon in the countryside.
    2. Wealthy nobles used to falcon in the large areas near their manors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "falcon" in English means: A bird of prey known for its speed and hunting skills., A missile guided to its target..

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

Synonyms for "falcon": hawk, raptor.

Example usage of "falcon": "A falcon flew over the field.". More examples on the page.