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Raptors
/ˈræp.tərz/
Definition
1
Birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, characterized by sharp vision, hooked beaks, and strong talons for hunting.
2
Theropod dinosaurs, particularly dromaeosaurids like Velociraptor, known for their bird-like features, speed, and predatory prowess.
3
Nickname of the Toronto Raptors, a professional NBA basketball team famous for championship wins and dramatic buzzer-beaters.
Examples
The raptors circled lazily above the canyon, plotting world domination one mouse at a time.
Forget T-Rex; those sneaky raptors in Jurassic Park were the real MVPs of chaos.
The Toronto Raptors clawed back from a 20-point deficit, turning skeptics into believers overnight.
In the wild, raptors don't need fancy drones—they've got built-in GPS for snacks.