Harrier
noun
A type of bird, typically large and of prey, known for flying low and hunting.
I watched a pair of harriers hunting in the field near my house.
Often appears as...
- northern harrier
- marsh harrier
noun
A type of athlete or person who enjoys cross-country running.
As a harrier, he often spends his weekends running through different terrains.
Often appears as...
- cross-country harrier
- club harrier
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Sporting
noun
A type of fast jet aircraft used by the military, also known as 'Harrier Jump Jet'.
The harrier is known for its ability to perform vertical take-off.
Often appears as...
- harrier jump jet
- harrier gr9
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of bird, typically large and of prey, known for flying low and hunting.
I watched a pair of harriers hunting in the field near my house.
Often appears as...
- northern harrier
- marsh harrier
noun
A type of athlete or person who enjoys cross-country running.
As a harrier, he often spends his weekends running through different terrains.
Often appears as...
- cross-country harrier
- club harrier
Usage tips
Sporting
noun
A type of fast jet aircraft used by the military, also known as 'Harrier Jump Jet'.
The harrier is known for its ability to perform vertical take-off.
Often appears as...
- harrier jump jet
- harrier gr9
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Bird of Prey
Harriers are birds of prey, meaning they hunt other animals for food.
The harrier swooped down to capture its prey with impressive precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Species
There are several harrier species, so specifying the type can be helpful.
The marsh harrier is particularly adapted to wetland hunting.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitat Context
Harriers are often associated with open habitats, like marshes or fields.
We observed the harrier's flight over the open marsh.
Pro Tip 1/3Bird of Prey
Harriers are birds of prey, meaning they hunt other animals for food.
The harrier swooped down to capture its prey with impressive precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Species
There are several harrier species, so specifying the type can be helpful.
The marsh harrier is particularly adapted to wetland hunting.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitat Context
Harriers are often associated with open habitats, like marshes or fields.
We observed the harrier's flight over the open marsh.
Pro Tip 1/3Bird of Prey
Harriers are birds of prey, meaning they hunt other animals for food.
The harrier swooped down to capture its prey with impressive precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Species
There are several harrier species, so specifying the type can be helpful.
The marsh harrier is particularly adapted to wetland hunting.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitat Context
Harriers are often associated with open habitats, like marshes or fields.
We observed the harrier's flight over the open marsh.
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Blowing Up an Airplane...
types of aircraft from Jumbo's to Harrier Jump Jet they carry out rigorous tests that push aircraft tires to more than four times their operational safety limits to ensure they can withstand all the stresses they might undergo they're tested on a dynamometer that simulates
Video examples
Blowing Up an Airplane...
types of aircraft from Jumbo's to Harrier Jump Jet they carry out rigorous tests that push aircraft tires to more than four times their operational safety limits to ensure they can withstand all the stresses they might undergo they're tested on a dynamometer that simulates
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