Definition of eagle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdslarge bird of prey with sharp eyesight and powerful flight
- The eagle soared above the mountains searching for prey..
2.
sportsTECH. score of two under par on a golf holeTECH.
- She hit an incredible shot and scored an eagle on the fifth hole..
3.
symbolemblem representing power and authority
- The eagle was prominently displayed on the flag.
4.
currencyDated US US gold coin worth ten dollarsDated US
- He found an old eagle in his grandfather's collection.
Verb
golf scoringTECH. US score two strokes under par on a hole in golfTECH. US
- She eagled the fifth hole during the tournament..
Images of eagle
large bird of prey with sharp eyesight and powerful flight 
US gold coin worth ten dollars
Expressions with eagle
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nest built by an eagle
We spotted an eagle's nest high up in the tree.
ability to notice fine details
Her eagle eye caught the error in the report.
skillful and adroit attorney
The legal eagle won the case effortlessly.
mission or task has been completed
After months of work, the eagle has landed.
watch very closely and carefully for any changes
The teacher kept an eagle eye on the students during the test.
in a way that is very observant
She watched the proceedings with an eagle eye, missing nothing.
observe very closely and attentively
She watched like an eagle as her child played in the park.
powerful person causing disturbance
His arrival was like an eagle in a dovecote, unsettling everyone.
large North American bird of prey with a white head
The bald eagle soared above the lake searching for fish..
bald eagle, national bird of the United States
The American eagle is featured on the Great Seal.
large bird of prey living near water
The sea eagle swooped down to catch a fish from the lake..
fly high in the sky with grace
The kite soared like an eagle in the strong wind.
large sea fish with winglike fins and a long tail
The eagle ray glided gracefully through the water.
large eagle with a white tail found in Europe
The white-tailed sea eagle soared above the cliffs.
score three under par in golf
He achieved a double eagle on the 15th hole.
having exceptionally keen vision
The eagle-eyed editor caught every minor error in the manuscript..
large bird of prey with sharp vision and powerful flight
The eagle-hawk soared above the mountains, scanning for prey..
osprey known for catching fish
The fishing eagle dived swiftly to catch a fish.
large powerful eagle found in Central and South America
The harpy eagle is known for its impressive size and hunting prowess..
colonel not promoted to general
He remained an iron eagle despite his years of service.
lying with arms and legs outstretched and apart
He was spread-eagle on the grass, enjoying the sun.
large eagle with golden-brown head found in mountains of Northern Hemisphere
The golden eagle soared above the mountain peaks.
large Australian bird of prey with a wedge-shaped tail
The wedge-tailed eagle soared high above the outback.
large owl with ear tufts and brown speckled feathers
The eagle owl hunted at night in the forest.
Origin of eagle
Latin, aquila (eagle)
Terms with eagle included in their meaning
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symbolism
eagle, symbolizing majesty and dominance among birds
eagle-like
resembling an eagle in appearance or characteristics
nose shape
having a nose curved like an eagle's beak
mythology
mythical creature with eagle head and lion body
culture
ceremonial headdress with eagle feathers worn by Native Americans
bird
the bald eagle bird
bird
large powerful eagle of tropical America
abr: Messier 16
group of stars called the Eagle Nebula
bird
large African eagle with a short tail
myth
eagle linked to the god Jove in mythology
eagle-like
resembling or characteristic of an eagle
acr: Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
the emblem of the United States Marine Corps
bird
sea eagle, especially the white-tailed sea eagle
European eagle
greyish-brown eagle found in Europe
bird type
sea eagle, especially the white-tailed sea eagle
mythology
mythical creature with lion's body and eagle's head
acr: National Eagle Scout Association
helps Eagle Scouts connect and support each other
bird's home
nest built by an eagle
large bird
large eagle with golden-brown head found in mountains of Northern Hemisphere
national symbol
bald eagle, national bird of the United States
fish-eating
large eagle that feeds on fish
bird
large eagle with a white tail found in Europe
wildlife
sea eagle species known as Haliaeetus albicilla
bird
medium-sized eagle native to Africa and Arabia
Examples of eagle in a sentence
The eagle's keen eyes spotted a rabbit from afar. He celebrated after making an eagle on the 18th hole. An eagle on the last hole secured her victory. The ancient coin featured an eagle as a symbol of the empire. The sculpture of an eagle stood at the entrance of the building. Collectors often seek the rare eagle for its value.
The museum displayed a pristine eagle from the 1800s. He managed to eagle the last hole. They both eagled the same hole.
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- French:aigle, réussir un eagle, ...
- German:Adler, einen Eagle spielen, ...
- Italian:aquila, fare un eagle, ...
- Spanish:águila, lograr un eagle, ...
- Portuguese:águia, fazer um eagle, ...
- Chinese:鹰, 打出老鹰球, ...
- Japanese:ワシ, イーグルを取る, ...
- Arabic:نَسْر, أَحْرَزَ نَتِيجَةً أَفْضَلَ بِضَرْبَتَيْنِ, ...
- Hebrew:נֶשֶׁר, לַעֲשׂוֹת אִיגֵל, ...
- Russian:орел, забивать мяч в лунку на два удара меньше пара, ...
- Ukrainian:орел, забивати, ...
- Hindi:उकाब, ईगल करना, ...
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