skua

/ˈskuːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a large seabird that is a member of the family Stercorariidae, feeding on carrion, offal, and other small animals

“The skua scavenged for food on the rocky beach.”

2. verb

to pick over or search through something, especially in a casual or haphazard manner

“She skuaed through the old trunk to find some family heirlooms.”

Synonyms

  • scavenger
  • vulture

Antonyms

  • hunting
  • predator