Synonyms for
Falcon
Definition
A bird of prey with long pointed wings and a hooked beak, typically catching prey by diving on it from above.
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Common collocations
- peregrine falcon
- falconry
- falcon's eye
- falcon dive
- falcon feather
- falcon's cry
- falcon's nest
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Usage note
While 'hawk' can sometimes be used informally, 'falcon' specifically refers to a type of raptor known for its speed and hunting prowess. 'Falcon' can also be used as a verb, meaning to hunt with falcons.
Example sentences
- The falcon soared high in the sky before spotting its prey.
- The falcon's sharp talons made quick work of the mouse.
- The falcon's feathers were a beautiful shade of brown and white.
- The falcon's sharp eyesight allowed it to spot prey from far away.
- The falcon's wingspan was over four feet long.
Quotes
"A falcon hovers at the edge of the sky. Two gulls drift slowly up the river. Vulnerable while they ride the air currents unthinking. Then the falcon folds his wings and drops like a thunderbolt. The two gulls scream and strike back at the brown shape with beaks and claws. They are fast and they are brave, but they are also alone, outnumbered, and scared. – Michael Robotham
"The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world." – William Butler Yeats
"The falcon is proud and beautiful, but it is no match for the power of the owl." – Robert Crais