capture prey

Frequency: 7.011.2 per million words

To catch and hold prey.

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Examples (10)

  • The eagle soared high, scanning the ground below to capture its prey.
  • Lions often work together to capture larger prey like buffalo.
  • A spider spins a web to efficiently capture its prey.
  • The ancient hunter used traps to capture his prey.
  • Despite its speed, the cheetah sometimes fails to capture its prey.
  • The documentary showed how a snake patiently waits to capture its prey.
  • Having successfully captured its prey, the wolf returned to its den.
  • Young predators must learn crucial skills to effectively capture their prey.
  • The owl's silent flight allows it to surprise and capture its prey in the dark.
  • If the animal is too weak, it cannot capture enough prey to survive.