raven

• Ave grande de plumaje negro, de pico recto y cola larga en forma de cuña, asociada a menudo con el mal agüero en la tradición. También se refiere a la especie Corvus corax.

A large black bird characterized by a straight bill and a long, wedge-shaped tail.

1. Large black birdB1formal

   A large, black bird with a straight bill and a long, wedge-shaped tail, known for its intelligence and often associated with mythology.

   Cuervo grande

   • A raven perched on the old oak tree.
   • Ravens are known to solve complex puzzles.
   • The raven's call echoed through the valley.

• Verbo anticuado que significa devorar con avidez o saquear; también se usa para describir la búsqueda de presa, como un cuervo.

An archaic verb meaning to devour greedily or to plunder; also used to describe the act of seeking prey like a raven.

1. Seize by violenceC2formal

   To obtain or take something by force or aggression.

   Apoderarse violentamente

   • The invaders ravened the village, taking everything of value.
   • He ravened the treasure from the defeated army.
   • The pirates ravened the coastal towns for supplies.

   Sinónimosdespoilgrabpillageplunderseizesnatchwrest

   Antónimosbestowcedegivegrantofferrelinquishrestorereturnsurrenderyield

2. Prey on or huntC2formal

   To hunt for or prey upon something, often in a predatory manner.

   Cazar o buscar presas

   • The wolves ravened the deer in the forest.
   • Hawks raven small rodents in the fields.
   • The lion ravened its prey under the cover of darkness.

   Sinónimoschasehuntpreypursuestalk

3. Eat greedilyC2formal

   To consume food in a voracious or greedy manner.

   devorar con avidez

   • The starving man ravened the bread as soon as it was given.
   • They ravened the feast without pausing for conversation.
   • The children ravened the cake before anyone else could have a slice.

   Sinónimoscramdevourglutgorgegormandizeguzzlesatestuffwolfwolf down

4. Feed greedilyC2formal

   To feed on something with great eagerness or gluttony.

   devorar con avidez

   • The vultures ravened on the carcass.
   • He ravened on the lavish buffet at the party.
   • The pigs ravened on the scraps thrown into the pen.

   Sinónimosdevourglutgobblegorgeguzzlewolf