1. seabirds related to gulls that are known for their aggressive behavior and habit of stealing food from other birds
Usage: ornithology
2. hunters or riflemen
Usage: historical; military

Examples

• The jaegers harassed the terns until they dropped their catch.
• Arctic jaegers migrate thousands of miles each year.
• We spotted several jaegers following the fishing boats.
• The parasitic jaeger is known for its kleptoparasitic behavior.
• German jaegers were skilled marksmen in the 18th century.
• The jaegers pursued their prey through the dense forest.