Harrier

Pronunciation: /ˈhæriər/

Definitions of harrier

noun a person or thing that harasses or attacks persistently

Example Sentences

A1 The harrier bird hunts by flying low over fields and catching small animals.

A2 The harrier jet is known for its ability to take off and land vertically.

B1 The harrier dog is a breed known for its skill in hunting and tracking game.

B2 The harrier aircraft played a crucial role in military operations during the war.

C1 The harrier squadron was deployed to provide air support in the conflict zone.

C2 The harrier pilot skillfully maneuvered the aircraft to evade enemy fire.

Examples of harrier in a Sentence

formal The harrier is a type of bird of prey known for its hunting skills.

informal I saw a harrier swooping down to catch its prey while hiking in the forest.

slang That harrier is a real badass when it comes to hunting.

figurative The manager is like a harrier, always on the lookout for any mistakes.

Grammatical Forms of harrier

• past tense: harried
• plural: harriers
• comparative: more harrier
• superlative: most harrier
• present tense: harries
• future tense: will harry
• perfect tense: has harried
• continuous tense: is harrying
• singular: harrier
• positive degree: harrier
• infinitive: to harry
• gerund: harrying
• participle: harried

Origin and Evolution of harrier

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'harrier' originated from the Middle English word 'herier' which came from the Old French word 'herier' meaning to harry or plunder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'harrier' evolved from its original meaning of plundering to refer to a type of dog used for hunting or a type of bird of prey known for its ability to hunt by flying low over the ground.