large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
Used in a Sentence
raven
How to use raven in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for raven.
Editorial note
Because there are an infinite number of things that aren't black, and a finite number of ravens.
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Quick take
large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of raven gathered in one view.
obtain or seize by violence
prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for raven.
noun
large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
verb
obtain or seize by violence
verb
prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
verb
eat greedily; "he devoured three sandwiches"
verb
feed greedily; "The lions ravened the bodies"
Example sentences
Because there are an infinite number of things that aren't black, and a finite number of ravens.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use raven in a sentence?
Because there are an infinite number of things that aren't black, and a finite number of ravens.
What does raven mean?
large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
What part of speech is raven?
raven is commonly used as noun, verb.