Definition of Eagle
Eagle
Ea·gle
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A large, powerful bird of prey with a broad wingspan and sharp talons.
e.g. The eagle soared overhead, its piercing cry echoing through the valley.
(noun)
the figure of the large bird of prey (the eagle) that was formerly a symbol of the Roman empire but that is now a symbol of the USA, most used in military settings;
e.g. A flag bearing the eagle was mounted behind the President.
(noun)
(American) a gold coin that has the value of ten dollars, formerly used in the US and having the image of an eagle on it;
e.g. She examined the eagle in her palm and read the words inscribed on it.
(noun)
(golf) a score that is two strokes under the average (par) for that hole;
e.g. He scored an eagle on the most difficult hole in the course.
(verb)
(golf) to attain a score of two strokes below the average (par) for a hole;
e.g. She was finally able to eagle the hole after a great deal of practice.
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