falcon
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfæɫkən// UK //fˈælkən// fal·con
n. a fast bird of prey with long, pointed wings. It is famous for flying very quickly to catch other animals for food.
n. a bird of prey in the genus Falco, characterized by long, pointed wings and a notched beak. Known for high-speed flight and hunting smaller birds or mammals.
The falcon dives quickly to catch its prey.
The falconer released the bird into the air to demonstrate its impressive hunting skills to the crowd.
High above the canyon walls, the peregrine falcon scanned the horizon for movement, ready to execute a high-speed dive that can reach over two hundred miles per hour.