날카로운 발톱과 갈고리 모양의 부리를 가진 독수리, 매, 올빼미 등의 맹금류.
A bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl, characterized by sharp talons and a hooked beak.
예문:
"The majestic golden eagle is one of the largest raptors found in North America."
"Raptors play a crucial role in controlling rodent populations in their ecosystems."
벨로키랍토르와 같은 드로마이오사우루스과 공룡을 비공식적으로 줄여 부르는 말.
Informal shortening of 'velociraptor' or other dromaeosaurid dinosaurs, known for their sickle-shaped claws.
예문:
"Many people associate the term 'raptor' with the clever, pack-hunting dinosaurs depicted in popular movies."
"Paleontologists sometimes use 'raptor' as a shorthand for members of the Dromaeosauridae family."