1. a type of hawk that hunts by flying low over open ground
2. a breed of medium-sized hunting dog used for hunting hares
3. a cross-country runner, especially one who runs over rough terrain

Examples

• The harrier soared above the marsh, searching for prey.
• A northern harrier glided silently over the grassland.
• The pack of harriers followed the scent trail through the woods.
• She trained her harrier to hunt rabbits in the countryside.
• The cross-country harriers practiced on the muddy trail.
• He joined the local harrier club to improve his distance running.
• The harriers met every Saturday for their long training runs.