noun
jaeger
YAY-guh
noun
1
Any of several predatory seabirds known for chasing other birds to steal their food.
"A jaeger swooped in to rob the gull of its catch."
2
Historically, a rifleman or sharpshooter, especially in German-speaking armies.
"The regiment of jaegers was known for its marksmanship."
How to Use Jaeger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a fast, aggressive seabird that steals food from others, or an old military term for a skilled rifleman.
Word Forms
jaegers plural, Jaegers plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Jäger, meaning "hunter."