Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a raptor (the bird of prey).

Etymologies

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raptor +‎ -like

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Examples

  • They were raptorlike dinosaur creatures that roamed the jungles in search of meat.

    The Soldiers of Halla D. J. MacHale 2009

  • They were raptorlike dinosaur creatures that roamed the jungles in search of meat.

    The Soldiers of Halla D. J. MacHale 2009

  • They were raptorlike dinosaur creatures that roamed the jungles in search of meat.

    The Soldiers of Halla D. J. MacHale 2009

  • Yet the 620i.e. has the kick of a much bigger bike, and raptorlike speed.

    Road Test | Monster 620I.E. 2007

  • Thanks to my raptorlike vision, I had no trouble making out the musicians.

    The Angel Experiment Patterson, James, 1947- 2005

  • "If they're going to be raptorlike dinosaurs, they have to have the characteristics of a raptorial dinosaur ... but when it comes to headgear, we can do a lot of things."

    msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines 2011

  • WD response distinctly un-raptorlike in its sluggishness

    The Register 2009

  • WD response distinctly un-raptorlike in its sluggishness

    The Register 2009

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