tiger

• Großes, kräftiges Raubtier aus der Familie der Katzen, das in Asien lebt und für sein charakteristisches orangegelbes Fell mit schwarzen Streifen bekannt ist.

A large, powerful carnivorous mammal of the cat family, native to Asia, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

1. Large wild catA1formal

   A large, powerful carnivorous feline with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia.

   Tiger

   • The tiger is the largest species of cat in the world.
   • We saw a tiger sleeping in the shade at the zoo.
   • Tigers are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

2. Fierce or determined personB2informal

   A person who is very energetic, aggressive, or determined.

   Tiger

   • She's a real tiger when it comes to negotiating contracts.
   • He fought like a tiger to defend his title.
   • The young athlete is a tiger on the basketball court.

   Synonymedynamofighterfirebrandgo-getterlionwarrior