Auk (Noun)
Meaning
Black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The little auk, also known as the dovekie, is a common sight in the Arctic Circle.
- In the wild, auks can be found swimming and diving in large colonies, searching for food.
- A flock of auks landed on the rocky shoreline, their tiny feet tapping out a rhythmic beat.
- Auks are incredibly agile divers, able to plunge to depths of up to 100 feet in search of fish and crustaceans.
- On the small island, the nesting site of the auk was protected by a natural ring of sharp rocks and steep cliffs.