Falcon: meaning, definitions and examples

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falcon

 

[ หˆfษ”หlkษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird of prey

A falcon is a bird of prey known for its incredible speed and agility. Falcons have sharp talons and beaks, allowing them to catch and kill their prey with precision. They are often used in falconry, the sport of hunting with trained birds of prey.

Synonyms

bird of prey, hunter, raptor

Examples of usage

  • The falcon soared high in the sky, scanning the ground below for its next meal.
  • Many cultures throughout history have admired the falcon for its hunting prowess.
Context #2 | Noun

military aircraft

In military jargon, a falcon is a type of combat aircraft known for its speed and maneuverability. These aircraft are used for various missions, including air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance.

Synonyms

combat aircraft, fighter jet, warplane

Examples of usage

  • The squadron of falcons performed a precision airstrike on the enemy targets.
  • The pilot skillfully maneuvered the falcon through enemy defenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "falcon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falcรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ elang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะบั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sokรณล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒซใ‚ณใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faucon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ halcรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸahin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sokol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sokol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽ้นฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sokol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกlki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸahin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ halcรณn

Etymology

The word 'falcon' has its origins in Old French 'faulcon', which in turn came from Late Latin 'falcล'. The Latin word was derived from the Latin 'falc-' stem of 'falx', meaning 'sickle' or 'scythe', likely referring to the shape of the bird's talons. Falcons have been admired and used for hunting purposes by humans for centuries, with a rich history in various cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,516, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.