Eagle

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡəl/

Definitions of eagle

noun a large bird of prey with a hooked beak and long, broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flying abilities

Example Sentences

A1 The eagle is a large bird.

A2 I saw an eagle flying high in the sky.

B1 The eagle's sharp talons help it catch prey.

B2 The majestic eagle soared gracefully above the mountains.

C1 The eagle is a symbol of freedom and strength in many cultures.

C2 The golden eagle is known for its impressive hunting skills and keen eyesight.

Examples of eagle in a Sentence

formal The majestic eagle soared high above the mountains.

informal I saw a huge eagle flying in the sky yesterday.

slang That eagle is one badass bird!

figurative She had the eyes of an eagle, always noticing the smallest details.

Grammatical Forms of eagle

• plural: eagles
• comparative: more eagle
• superlative: most eagle
• present tense: eagles
• future tense: will eagle
• perfect tense: have eagled
• continuous tense: is eagling
• singular: eagle
• positive degree: eagle
• infinitive: to eagle
• gerund: eagling
• participle: eagled

Origin and Evolution of eagle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'eagle' originated from the Old English word 'egle' which was derived from the Latin word 'aquila'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'eagle' has retained its original meaning of a large bird of prey with a hooked beak and strong claws, symbolizing strength and freedom.