noun
- Plural of harrier; birds of prey in the hawk family, typically with long wings and tails, that hunt small animals by flying low over open ground.
- Plural of harrier; dogs bred and used for hunting hares and rabbits.
- Plural of harrier; members of a cross-country running club or team.
Usage: Common in ornithology and wildlife contexts
Usage: Historical and hunting contexts
Usage: British English; common in athletic contexts
Examples
- The harriers soared gracefully over the marshland, searching for small rodents.
- Birdwatchers spotted three different species of harriers during their morning hike.
- The pack of harriers was trained to track rabbits across the countryside.
- She joined the local harriers club to improve her cross-country running skills.
- Marsh harriers are known for their distinctive hunting technique of flying low and slow.
- The harriers competed in the regional championship last weekend.