Meaning of the word lark in English

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lark

US /lɑːrk/
UK /lɑːrk/
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Noun

1.

a small ground-dwelling songbird, typically with a brown streaky plumage, a crest, and a melodious song, found chiefly in open country.

Example:
The sweet song of the lark filled the morning air.
We watched a lark ascend high into the sky.
Synonym:
2.

something done for fun, especially something mischievous or adventurous

Example:
They decided to go for a midnight swim, just for a lark.
It was all a bit of a lark, nothing serious.

Verb

1.

to enjoy oneself by behaving in a playful and mischievous way

Example:
The children were larking about in the park.
They spent the afternoon larking around by the river.
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