buzzard

US /ˈbʌz.ɚd/
UK /ˈbʌz.ɚd/
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1.

канюк, гриф

a large predatory bird with broad wings and a rounded tail, typically seen soaring or circling in the air. In North America, it refers to a vulture, especially the turkey vulture.

:
We watched a buzzard circling high above the fields.
Мы наблюдали, как канюк кружил высоко над полями.
The old farmer called the turkey vultures 'buzzards'.
Старый фермер называл индюшачьих грифов 'канюками'.
2.

ворчун, старый хрыч

an unpleasant or annoying person

:
That old buzzard is always complaining about something.
Этот старый ворчун всегда на что-то жалуется.
He's a grumpy old buzzard, but he means well.
Он сварливый старый ворчун, но желает добра.