Definition of falcon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
raptorbird of prey with long wings and a hooked beak
- The falcon soared high above the trees, scanning for prey..
2.
historyRare light cannon from the 15th to 17th centuryRare
- The castle was defended by a falcon on the walls.
Verb
huntingTECH. hunt using trained falconsTECH.
- They falcon in the open fields every weekend.
Images of falcon
bird of prey with long wings and a hooked beak 
light cannon from the 15th to 17th century
Expressions with falcon
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monitor with great vigilance
The security team watched like a falcon for any signs of trouble.
small migratory bird of prey from Asia
The Amur falcon travels from Siberia to Africa.
fast bird of prey found in many parts of the world
The peregrine falcon is famous for its speed and wide range.
medium-sized falcon found mainly in the Mediterranean
Eleonora's falcon nests on rocky coastal islands.
medium-sized bird of prey found in Africa and Southeast Europe
The lanner falcon soared above the savannah searching for prey..
Eurasian bird of prey with red feet
The red-footed falcon migrates across Europe and Asia.
large falcon native to Europe and Asia
The saker falcon soared high above the desert.
female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon
The falcon-gentil soared gracefully above the cliffs.
female falcon especially a peregrine falcon
The falcon-gentle soared high above the cliffs.
Origin of falcon
Old French, faucon (falcon)
Terms with falcon included in their meaning
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American kestrel
small falcon found in North America
bird
small falcon known for hovering while hunting
bird of prey
small falcon that hovers while hunting
bird
small falcon species in the genus Falco
falconry
close-fitting cover for a falcon's head
American bird
small falcon found in North America
ornithology
peregrine falcon found in North America
bird
small falcon found in Europe and Asia
bird
young hawk or falcon not yet flying
bird
small falcon species found in Europe and Asia
birds
type of falcon known for speed
bird of prey
small falcon known for hunting birds
bird
large falcon used in falconry
falconry
sew up the eyelids of a hawk or falcon
falconry
male falcon used in falconry
bird
male of a hawk or falcon, especially a peregrine or gyrfalcon
bird of prey
male falcon, especially a peregrine falcon
bird of prey
fast falcon often used in falconry and known for hunting skills
bird
medium-sized falcon found mainly in the Mediterranean
birds
female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon
falconry bird
type of falcon used in falconry
bird
female falcon especially a peregrine falcon
Asian bird
small Asian falcon of the genus Microhierax
bird of prey
large Arctic falcon known for its hunting prowess
Examples of falcon in a sentence
The falcon's sharp eyes spotted a rabbit. The museum displayed a falcon from the medieval era. A falcon was used in the reenactment of the battle. Farmers falcon to control the rabbit population. He learned to falcon from his grandfather.
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- French:faucon, chasser avec des faucons, ...
- German:Falke, falken, ...
- Italian:rapace, cacciare con i falchi, ...
- Spanish:halcón, halconear, ...
- Portuguese:falcão, caçar com falcões, ...
- Chinese:猎鹰, 放鹰, ...
- Japanese:鷹, 鷹狩りをする, ...
- Arabic:صَقْر, صَادَ بِالصُّقُور, ...
- Hebrew:בַּז, לְבַזֵּר, ...
- Russian:сокол, охотиться с соколами, ...
- Ukrainian:сокіл, соколити, ...
- Hindi:बाज़, बाज़ से शिकार करना, ...
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