rap·to·ri·al (r p-tôr  - l, -t r-)adj. 1. Subsisting by seizing prey; predatory. 2. Adapted for the seizing of prey. 3. Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds of prey. |
raptorial [ræpˈtɔːrɪəl]
adj Zoology
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of the feet of birds) adapted for seizing prey
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (esp of birds) feeding on prey; predatory
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to birds of prey
[from Latin raptor a robber, from rapere to snatch]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | raptorial - relating to or characteristic of birds of prey; "raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey" |
| 2. |  raptorial - living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; "a predatory bird"; "the rapacious wolf"; "raptorial birds"; "ravening wolves"; "a vulturine taste for offal"aggressive - having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; "an aggressive businessman"; "an aggressive basketball player"; "he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions"; "aggressive drivers" |
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