velociraptor

/vəˈlɑsɪˌræptər/
noun
  1. A small, fast, meat-eating dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period.
    • Scientists believe the velociraptor hunted in packs to catch larger prey.
    • In the movie, the velociraptor was shown as very intelligent and dangerous.
    • The velociraptor is famous for its sickle-shaped claw on each foot.
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