preying

Noun

Plural form of 'prey', which refers to animals that are hunted and killed by another for food.

ریشه

From Old English 'prǣġ', from West Germanic 'prēdō' (booty, plunder), from 'prēdōną' (to plunder).

مثال

• The cheetah's speed makes it an efficient hunter of fast preys.
• The predator stalked its preys silently.
• The ecosystem relies on the balance between predators and preys.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Hunt for preys Capture preys Devour preys Prey on