Eagle
'iːɡəl
Definitions
3 meaningsA large bird of prey with a hooked beak and powerful talons.
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A large bird of prey
The eagle circled overhead, searching for prey.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big, strong bird with amazing eyesight that hunts other animals. That's an eagle! Like when you see one flying super high up.
👶 For kids: An eagle is a big, strong bird that flies high in the sky and eats other animals.
More Examples
The majestic eagle is known for its keen eyesight.
An eagle can see its food from miles away.
How It's Used
"The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States."
"The eagle soared high above the mountain peaks, a symbol of freedom."
A symbol of strength, freedom, or power, often represented in heraldry or art.
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A symbol of power or pride
The Roman legions marched beneath the eagle of their empire.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, 'eagle' can mean something that represents power or freedom, like a symbol. Think of a team's logo or a country's emblem.
👶 For kids: Sometimes, an eagle can mean a picture or symbol of a strong bird, like on a flag or a coin.
More Examples
The eagle, representing strength and authority, adorned the presidential seal.
The company chose the eagle as their symbol of boldness.
How It's Used
"The Roman legions carried standards emblazoned with the eagle."
"The eagle is a symbol of strength and freedom."
In golf, a score of two strokes under par for a hole.
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A golf score of two under par on a hole
He celebrated his impressive eagle on the par-5 hole.
💡 Simply: In golf, getting an 'eagle' means you played really, really well! It means you got the ball in the hole in two strokes less than it's supposed to take.
👶 For kids: In golf, if you get an 'eagle', that means you did a great job and got the ball in the hole fast.
More Examples
The pro golfer's eagle put him in the lead.
It's rare to see an eagle on a course, so players get excited!
How It's Used
"She scored an eagle on the par-5 twelfth hole."
Idioms & expressions
eagle eye
Having very sharp eyesight, or being observant.
"The security guard had an eagle eye and spotted the thief immediately."
From Old French *aigle*, from Latin *aquila*, possibly from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ékʷe- ('sharp').
The word 'eagle' has been used as a symbol of power and majesty since ancient times.
Memory tip
Think of the soaring bird of prey, high in the sky.