harrier

• Nom 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.

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.

1. Persistent attackerC1formal

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

   personne qui harcèle ou persécute

   • 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.

   Synonymesharassermarauderpersecutorplundererpredatorraidertormentor

2. Hunting dogB2formalbritish

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

   Chien courant pour la chasse au lièvre

   • 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.

3. Bird of preyB2formalscientific

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

   Busard

   • 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.