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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.

Synonyms

  • Anhinga
  • Snakebird

Hypernyms

  • Pelecaniform Seabird

Hyponyms

  • Water Turkey
  • Anhinga Anhinga

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.

Hypernyms

  • Animate Being
  • Creature
  • Brute
  • Fauna
  • Beast

Related Words

  • Dart (verb)
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