Definition of prey

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Prey (n.) That which is or may be seized by animals or birds to be devoured; hence, a person given up as a victim..

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Sprig :: Spreynd () p. p. of Sprenge. Sprinkled.
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Jager :: "Jager (n.) Any species of gull of the genus Stercorarius. Three species occur on the Atlantic coast. The jagers pursue other species of gulls and force them to disgorge their prey. The two middle tail feathers are usually decidedly longer than the rest. Called also boatswain, and marline-spike bird. The name is also applied to the skua, or Arctic gull (Megalestris skua)..
Orfray :: Orfray (n.) The osprey.
Moth-eat :: Moth-eat (v. t.) To eat or prey upon, as a moth eats a garment..
Prowling :: Prowling (a.) Accustomed to prowl, or engaged in roving stealthily, as for prey..
Rampant :: Rampant (v.) Rising with fore paws in the air as if attacking; -- said of a beast of prey, especially a lion. The right fore leg and right hind leg should be raised higher than the left..
Canker Fly :: Canker fly () A fly that preys on fruit.
Rache :: Rache (n.) A dog that pursued his prey by scent, as distinguished from the greyhound..
Swoopstake :: Swoop (n.) A falling on and seizing, as the prey of a rapacious bird; the act of swooping..
Raven :: Raven (n.) Prey; plunder; food obtained by violence.
Hyperoartia :: Hyperoartia (n. pl.) An order of marsipobranchs including the lampreys. The suckerlike moth contains numerous teeth; the nasal opening is in the middle of the head above, but it does not connect with the mouth. See Cyclostoma, and Lamprey..
Vampire :: Vampire (n.) Fig.: One who lives by preying on others; an extortioner; a bloodsucker.
Quarry :: Quarry (v. i.) To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy..
Preyer :: Preyer (n.) One who, or that which, preys; a plunderer; a waster; a devourer..
Souse :: Souse (v. t.) To swoop or plunge, as a bird upon its prey; to fall suddenly; to rush with speed; to make a sudden attack..
Prede :: Prede (n.) Prey; plunder; booty.
Pounce :: Pounce (v. t.) The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
Crouch :: Crouch (v. i.) To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear..
Prowl :: Prowl (v. t.) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty..
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