Prey refers to a target of a hunt or a victim. The example clarifies that Euell Gibbons's prey are not wild beasts but wild plants.
Presa se refiere a un objetivo de caza o una víctima. El ejemplo aclara que la presa de Euell Gibbons no son animales sino plantas silvestres.
| Word | prey |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | target of a hunt; victim. |
| Sentence | In Stalking the Wild Asparagus, Euell Gibbons has as his prey not wild beasts but wild plants. |
| Related Words | also V. |
Tags: psat, hf
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