present participle of eagle

the black-chested buzzard eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus (formerly Buteo melanoleucus).

Any of various Old World large owls of the genus Bubo, especially the Eurasian eagle owl, Bubo bubo, that have prominent ear tufts.

A large bird of prey, Aquila chrysaetos, that hunts while soaring.

(informal) A skillful and adroit attorney

plural of legal eagle

Alternative spelling of eagle owl

Having great visual acuity, especially the ability to see at a distance. / Keenly perceptive.

(transitive) To put into a spread-eagle position, with arms and legs extended and spread. / (intransitive) To put one's body in a spread eagle.

Lying with arms and legs outstretched and separated. / (colloquial, humorous) Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; bombastic.