Meaning of the word woodcock in English
What does woodcock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
woodcock
US /ˈwʊd.kɑːk/
UK /ˈwʊd.kɒk/
Noun
a nocturnal migratory wading bird with a long bill and mottled brown plumage, that lives in woodland and hunts for invertebrates in soft ground.
Example:
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The hunter patiently waited for the woodcock to appear at dusk.
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The woodcock's camouflage makes it difficult to spot in its natural habitat.