(literally) digging around a tree before transplanting it / (figuratively) seeking agreement in meetings and discussions with others before putting a change into action

(figuratively) take measures, lay the groundwork by seeking consensus beforehand / (literally) dig around a tree before planting it

aquiline nose

gardener

the golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos

(onomatopoeia, informal) tousled; ruffled (especially of hair)

sea eagle / (figuratively, historical) naval aviator

(figuratively, historical) young military aviator

indirect; roundabout; veiled

禿鷲: an Old World vulture