beast of prey

noun

Meaning

A carnivorous animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for survival.

Examples

The wolf is a classic beast of prey that relies on pack coordination to take down larger animals.
Many ancient cultures feared the tiger as a relentless beast of prey that could strike without warning.

Synonyms: predator, carnivore, hunter, raptor

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beast of prey

noun

Pronunciation: /biːst əv preɪ/

Definition

A carnivorous animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for survival.

Examples

The wolf is a classic beast of prey that relies on pack coordination to take down larger animals.
Many ancient cultures feared the tiger as a relentless beast of prey that could strike without warning.
Conservationists study the hunting patterns of each beast of prey to better understand the balance of the local ecosystem.

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