sea eagle
- noun
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águila pescadora
Examples
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I didn't know there were sea eagles in this area.
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Local residents and tourists were concerned for their safety as the sea eagle flew too close to the boardwalk.
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Scientists are researching just how the sea eagle came to Santa Cruz from Southeast Asia, Vietnam, and Australia.
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The sea eagle is known for its ability to dive into the water to catch fish.
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During our trip to the coast, we saw a majestic sea eagle flying over the waves.
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While hiking near the lake, I was lucky enough to spot a sea eagle perched on a tree branch.
Synonyms
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A large bird of prey with sharp talons and very good eyesight
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A bird that hunts and eats other animals, like eagles or hawks
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A group of large sea eagles, for example the bald eagle
A group of large eagles that live near the sea and big lakes
A large bird that catches fish from rivers or lakes
A large bird that catches fish and often builds big nests near water
A large bird that hunts fish near the sea
How Large
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a large eagle that lives near water and mainly eats fish' is directly and compositionally derived from 'sea' (a large body of water) + 'eagle' (a large predatory bird). This noun–noun compound is concrete and follows an obvious referential pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Sea eagle comes from the simple picture of an eagle hunting over the sea and grabbing fish with its claws, so the name means 'a large eagle that lives near water and mainly eats fish'.