tigers

/ˈtaɪɡərz/
noun
  1. Large wild cats with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia.
    • Tigers are the largest members of the cat family.
    • Many tigers live in the forests of India and Southeast Asia.
    • We saw two tigers sleeping in the shade at the zoo.
  2. People who are very fierce, energetic, or competitive.
    • She's a tiger when it comes to defending her family.
    • The sales team were tigers, breaking every company record.
    • The young players were real tigers on the soccer field.
  3. A type of large, powerful animal or thing (used in names of various animals, insects, or machines).
    • He drove a tiger tank in the military parade.
    • Tiger moths have bright colors that warn predators they taste bad.
    • The tiger shark is known for its aggressive behavior.
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