raven
/ˈreɪvən/
noun
- A large, black bird of the crow family, known for its deep, harsh call and intelligence.
- A raven perched on the old oak tree and let out a loud, echoing cry.
- The raven is often a symbol of mystery and wisdom in many cultures.
- In the forest, we spotted a raven with glossy black feathers watching us from a branch.
verb
- To eat or devour greedily or hungrily.
- The hungry wolves ravened the carcass left behind by the hunters.
- The lion ravened its prey with fierce, rapid bites.
- After the long hike, the campers ravened their sandwiches as if they hadn't eaten in days.
- To seek or hunt for prey or plunder; to prowl for food or loot.
- During the famine, desperate people ravened through the countryside for anything edible.
- The hawk ravened over the field, scanning for mice.
- The pirates ravened along the coast, looking for ships to rob.