harrier

A noun with multiple meanings: a persistent attacker or harasser; a breed of small hound used for hunting rabbits; or a type of hawk that preys on small land animals over open terrain.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: настойчивый нападающий или преследователь; порода небольших гончих собак для охоты на кроликов; или вид ястреба, охотящегося на мелких наземных животных на открытой местности.esSustantivo con varios significados: un atacante o perseguidor insistente; una raza de perros de caza pequeños usados para cazar conejos; o un tipo de halcón que caza animales terrestres pequeños en campo abierto.frNom avec plusieurs sens : personne qui harcèle ou poursuit avec acharnement ; race de petits chiens courants utilisés pour la chasse au lapin ; ou oiseau de proie du genre Circus qui chasse les petits animaux au sol dans les espaces ouverts.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein hartnäckiger Angreifer oder Verfolger; eine Rasse kleiner Jagdhunde zur Kaninchenjagd; oder eine Greifvogelart, die kleine Bodentiere im offenen Gelände jagt.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: atacante ou perseguidor insistente; raça de cão de caça pequeno usado para caçar coelhos; ou ave de rapina que caça pequenos animais no solo em áreas abertas.zh多义词：指坚持不懈的攻击者或追捕者；一种用于猎兔的小型猎犬；或一种捕食地面小动物的鹰（鹞）。arاسم متعدد المعاني: المهاجم أو المطارد المثابر؛ وسلالة من كلاب الصيد الصغيرة تُستخدم لصيد الأرانب؛ ونوع من صقور أو طيور الجوارح التي تصطاد الحيوانات الأرضية الصغيرة في المناطق المفتوحة.

1. Persistent attacker C1 formal

   A person who persistently attacks, harasses, or plunders others.

   • The village was plagued by a band of harriers who raided their supplies.
   • In the story, the harrier relentlessly pursued the hero across the land.
   • The historical account describes the harriers as a constant threat to trade routes.

   ruГрабительesacosador persistentefrpersonne qui harcèle ou persécutedePlündererptAgressor persistentezh掠夺者arالمغير المعتدي

   Synonyme: harassermarauderpersecutorplundererpredatorraidertormentor

2. Hunting dog B2 formal british

   A breed of hound, smaller than a foxhound, traditionally used for hunting rabbits and hares.

   • The harrier is known for its excellent sense of smell and stamina.
   • They took the harrier out to hunt rabbits in the open fields.
   • The pack of harriers worked together to flush out the hare.

   ruГончаяesHarrier (perro de caza)frChien courant pour la chasse au lièvredeHarrierptCão de caçazh猎兔犬arكلب الصيد

3. Bird of prey B2 formal scientific

   A type of hawk that typically hunts over meadows and marshes, preying on small terrestrial animals.

   • The harrier glided low over the marsh, searching for voles.
   • Birdwatchers spotted a northern harrier hunting in the meadow.
   • The harrier's distinctive flight pattern makes it easy to identify.

   ruЛуньesAguiluchofrBusarddeWeiheptGavião-dos-pântanoszh鹞arمرزة

• harriers plural form
• harriers' possessive plural form
• harrier's possessive singular form