raven

• Grand oiseau noir au bec droit et à la longue queue en forme de coin, souvent associé aux présages dans les légendes.

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.

   Grand corbeau

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

• Verbe archaïque signifiant dévorer avidement ou piller ; également utilisé pour décrire la recherche de proie, à la manière d'un corbeau.

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.

   S'emparer par la force

   • 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.

   Synonymesdespoilgrabpillageplunderseizesnatchwrest

   Antonymesbestowcedegivegrantofferrelinquishrestorereturnsurrenderyield

2. Prey on or huntC2formal

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

   Chasser pour se nourrir

   • 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.

   Synonymeschasehuntpreypursuestalk

3. Eat greedilyC2formal

   To consume food in a voracious or greedy manner.

   dévorer

   • 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.

   Synonymescramdevourglutgorgegormandizeguzzlesatestuffwolfwolf down

4. Feed greedilyC2formal

   To feed on something with great eagerness or gluttony.

   se repaître

   • 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.

   Synonymesdevourglutgobblegorgeguzzlewolf