1. plural of megalosaur; large carnivorous theropod dinosaurs from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by powerful hind legs and sharp teeth.
Usage: paleontology; plural form

Examples

• Megalosaurs were among the largest predatory dinosaurs of their time.
• The fossil record shows that megalosaurs roamed Earth millions of years ago.
• Scientists study megalosaurs to understand the evolution of theropod dinosaurs.
• Megalosaurs had powerful jaws and sharp claws for hunting prey.
• Museum exhibits often feature skeletal reconstructions of megalosaurs.