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falcons

/ˈfæl.kənz/

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noun

Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

Examples :

"The falcons circled high above the field, searching for small animals to hunt. "

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noun

A female such bird, a male being a tiercel.

Examples :

"The birdwatcher excitedly pointed out the falcons nesting on the cliff, explaining that the larger birds were the females, and the smaller males were called tiercels. "

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noun

A light cannon used from the 15th to the 17th century; a falconet.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the artillery unit demonstrated the firing of falcons, small cannons used in naval battles centuries ago. "

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verb

To hunt with a falcon or falcons.

Examples :

"To control the bird population near the airport, the city began to falcons regularly, employing trained birds of prey to deter other birds from the runways. "

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