Darter (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The darter was perched at the edge of the water, its sharp eyes scanning the surface for any signs of movement.
- With lightning speed, the darter dived into the water, its long neck and slender bill expertly maneuvering through the murky depths.
- Darters are fascinating creatures, known for their agility and stealth in hunting prey.
- A darter was spotted on the riverbank, holding a fish firmly in its sharp, pointed beak.
- The darter waded through the shallow water, its flexible neck twisting and turning as it searched for its next meal.
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Meaning 2
A person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly; "squirrels are darters".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The little girl was a darter, always quickly moving from one toy to the next in her playroom.
- The bird was a darter, swiftly flying between the trees in search of food.
- As a darter, the rabbit quickly zigzagged across the field to avoid the predator.
- The child was a darter, rapidly running from one end of the playground to the other.
- The lizard was a darter, suddenly scurrying across the rock to catch its prey.