jager

/ˈjɑːɡər/ or /ˈjɑːɡər/ (YAH-gər)

Definitions

1. noun

A German hunter, a type of German aircraft from World War I or II, or a type of aircraft used for air-to-air combat.

“The German air force employed the Messerschmitt Bf 109, also known as the Jager, to counter enemy air forces.”

Synonyms

  • fighter
  • hunter
  • pursuer

Antonyms

  • prey
  • target