velociraptor
noun
ve·loc·i·rap·tor
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Definition of velociraptor
: any of a genus (Velociraptor) of theropod dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous having a long head with a flat snout and a large sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each foot
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The updated attraction is an immersive experience with life-like velociraptors, mosasaurus’, triceratops and more roaming park grounds. — Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, "Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Help Unveil the New Universal Studios Jurassic World Ride," 24 July 2019 Wyoming Thermopolis: The skeleton of a nearly 3-foot-tall cousin of the velociraptor is now on display at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. — USA TODAY, "Barbie, Tupac, scorpions and Red Vines: News from around our 50 states," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'velociraptor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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