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saker

/sey-ker/US // ˈseɪ kər //UK // (ˈseɪkə) //

断头台,断路器,断肠草,断裂器

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an Old World falcon, Falco cherrug, used in falconry.

Examples

  • He has a saker, which according to report, when fired, serves him as a good or evil augury.

  • In former days the saker, the lanner and the Barbary or Tunisian falcon were also employed.

  • The female saker will take hares well, and also ravine deer.

  • Since my arrival I have seen Mr. Saker, our family lawyer, and Mr. Link, the detective.

  • The royal artillery consisted of one culverin, six falcons, and one half-saker, but these were not heavy enough.