vulture
51vulture-hocked — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|häkt adjective : having vulture hocks …
52vulture — noun Etymology: Middle English vultur, from Anglo French, from Latin Date: 14th century 1. any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head… …
53vulture — noun /ˈvʌltʃəː,ˈvʌltʃɚ/ a) Any of several carrion eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae. Within ten minutes of the accident, the vultures appeared and were organizing lawsuits. b) A person who profits from the suffering of… …
54Vulture — 1) Heb. da ah (Lev. 11:14). In the parallel passage (Deut. 14:13) the Hebrew word used is ra ah, rendered glede; LXX., gups; Vulg., milvus. A species of ravenous bird, distinguished for its rapid flight. When used without the epithet red, the… …
55vulture — Synonyms and related words: blackmailer, bloodsucker, extortionist, filch, harpy, heist, hook, leech, lift, pinch, predator, profiteer, racketeer, raptor, shakedown artist, shark, snitch, swipe, vampire …
56vulture — n. vultures feed on carrion * * * [ vʌltʃə] vultures feed on carrion …
57vulture — vul|ture [ˈvʌltʃə US ər] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: vultur] 1.) a large bird that eats dead animals 2.) someone who uses other people s problems and suffering for their own advantage used to show disapproval ▪ He hadn t been dead five… …
58vulture — vul|ture [ vʌltʃər ] noun count 1. ) a large bird that eats the bodies of dead animals 2. ) INFORMAL someone who tries to gain an advantage from weaker people …
59vulture — pl.m. vulturi …
60vulture — vul·ture || vÊŒltʃə(r) n. any of various large carrion eating birds; predatory person or thing …
