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pteranodon

/tuh-ran-uh-don/US // təˈræn əˌdɒn //

翼龙,翼手龙,翼神

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a flying reptile of the extinct order Pterosauria, from the Cretaceous Period, having a wingspread of about 25 feet.

Examples

  • The scalding fingers of steam just missed its target, but fortunately served to sting the descending pteranodon.

  • However, I am merely defending the pteranodon's survival as an interesting possibility.

  • Now, conceive the pteranodon to be on the cliff's edge, about to start upon its evening flight.

  • "That the pteranodon still exists is by no means impossible," said Professor Ravenden.

  • With another metallic cry, the pteranodon increased its speed in a wide, dropping curve.