velociraptors

/vəˈlɒsɪræptərz/ /vəˈlɑːsɪræptərz/

Meanings

noun

A small agile dinosaur, of the genus Velociraptor, having sickle-shaped claws. It is also thought to have had a feathered coat. Fossils have been found in Late Cretaceous deposits Mongolia and China (around 75-71 mya)

Examples :

"The museum exhibit showcased several velociraptors, tiny dinosaurs with sharp claws, alongside other prehistoric creatures. "

Related Words

deposits noun

/dɪˈpɒzɪts/ /dɪˈpɑzɪts/

Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

"After the flood, we found strange deposits of dark, shiny rock in our backyard that were not part of the local soil. "

showcased verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪst/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪst/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

fossils noun

/ˈfɒsɪlz/ /ˈfɑːsəlz/

The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.

"The museum displayed fossils of dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. "

alongside adverb

/ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/

Along the side; by the side; side by side with.

"Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside mine."

prehistoric adjective

/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/ /ˌpriːhɪˈstɑːrɪk/

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

"an ancient city an ancient forest"

creatures noun

/ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈkɹit͡ʃɚz/

A living being; an animal or (sometimes derogatory) a human.

"The children were excited to see the exotic creatures at the zoo. "

cretaceous adjective

/kɹə.ˈteɪ.ʃəs/

Of or relating to chalk.

"The Cretaceous period saw the development of abundant chalk formations. "

thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

dinosaurs noun

/ˈdaɪnəˌsɔrz/ /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔərz/

In scientific usage, any of the animals belonging to the clade Dinosauria, especially those that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct.

"Many children are fascinated by dinosaurs, especially the huge ones that lived millions of years ago. "

feathered verb

/ˈfɛðərd/ /ˈfɛðəd/

To cover or furnish with feathers.

"The birdwatcher carefully feathered the small, empty nest with soft downy feathers. "

velociraptor noun

/vəˈlɒsɪˌræptər/ /vəˈlɑːsɪˌræptər/

A small agile dinosaur, of the genus Velociraptor, having sickle-shaped claws. It is also thought to have had a feathered coat. Fossils have been found in Late Cretaceous deposits Mongolia and China (around 75-71 mya)

"The museum exhibit featured a life-sized model of a velociraptor, showcasing its sickle-shaped claws and feathery coat. "

dinosaur noun

/ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/

In scientific usage, any of the animals belonging to the clade Dinosauria, especially those that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct.

"The museum has a large dinosaur skeleton on display. "