Harriers Meaning in English

word · lemma: harrier

US

ˈhɛɹiɝ

HAIR-yerz

UK

hˈæɹiəz

HARR-ee-uhz

Definition

'Harriers' refers to a group of medium-sized hawks found in grasslands and marshes, or, in sports, to long-distance runners or running clubs.

Usage & Nuances

In zoology, usually plural for the bird species; in athletics, a plural noun for cross-country or distance running clubs or competitors, especially in British English. 'Harrier' alone can refer to either. Be careful not to confuse with the Harrier jet (aircraft) or the dog breed.

• Spanish: aguiluchos - corredores de fondo (atletismo)
• Portuguese (BR): águia-parda - corredores de cross (atletismo)
• Portuguese (PT): águia-marinha - corredores de fundo (atletismo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 鹞 - 长跑运动员
• Chinese (Traditional): 鷂 - 長跑運動員
• Hindi: हरियर पक्षी - लंबी दूरी के धावक
• Arabic: هارير (نوع من الطيور) - عدّاؤون لمسافات طويلة
• Bengali: হ্যারিয়ার (শিকারি পাখি) - হারিয়ার (দীর্ঘদৌড় প্রতিযোগী)
• Russian: лунь (птица) - легкоатлеты-кроссмены (клубы/бегуны)
• Japanese: チュウヒ（鳥） - ハリアーズ（ランニングクラブ・ランナー）
• Vietnamese: diều hoa (chim săn mồi) - câu lạc bộ chạy bộ (harriers)
• Korean: 관목매 (조류) - 하리어스 (장거리 달리기 클럽/선수)
• Turkish: kırlangıç doğanı (kuş) - koşu kulübü (harriers, koşucu grubu)
• Urdu: ہیریئر (شکاری پرندہ) - ہیرئیرز (دوڑنے والا کلب/کھلاڑی)
• Indonesian: elang rawa (burung) - klub pelari jarak jauh (harriers)

Example Sentences

Harriers fly low over the grass, looking for food.

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My brother joined the local harriers to train for races.

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We saw two harriers hunting together.

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The university harriers won the regional championship last weekend.

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We spotted several marsh harriers gliding over the wetlands at sunset.

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If you love running, you should check out the city harriers—they’re a great group.

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