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prey in Italian

prey in Italian is preda, squartamento — prey means an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

prey in Italian

preda
noun
squartamento
noun
(archaic) The act of devouring other creatures; ravage.

What does "prey" mean?

  1. noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
    "The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move."
  2. verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.
    "Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs."
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prey in a sentence

  • The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move.
  • The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below.
  • Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs.
  • Owls prey on small rodents at night.

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What is "prey" in Italian?
"prey" in Italian is preda, squartamento. prey means: An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
How do you use "prey" in a sentence?
Example: "The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move." In Italian, "prey" is preda, squartamento.
Are there other ways to say "prey" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "prey": preda, squartamento.
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