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Eagle Definition & Meaning

eagle
noun
  1. any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
  2. (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole
  3. a former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars
  4. an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle"
verb
  1. shoot two strokes under par; "She eagled the hole"
  2. shoot in two strokes under par

"Eagle" in song lyrics

See how eagle is used in real songs:

  • "Now watch me clown and have these hoochie hoes spreadin' eagle"
    2nd II None — Stragglaz
  • "Running around with that desert eagle"
    504 Boyz — Life is Serious
  • "Benito started reaching for his Suge Knight, desert eagle"
    9th Prince f/ Islord — Height of the Recession

Usage tips for "eagle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does eagle mean?
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole a former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle" shoot two strokes under par; "She eagled the hole" shoot in two strokes under par
What part of speech is eagle?
Eagle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does eagle have?
Eagle has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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