Giant Petrel (Noun)
Meaning
Large brownish petrel chiefly of Antarctic seas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The giant petrel was a sight to behold as it soared above the icy waters of Antarctica.
- While sailing through the Southern Ocean, we spotted a giant petrel scavenging for carrion.
- Researchers studied the feeding habits of giant petrels in the Antarctic ecosystem.
- A giant petrel landed on the ship's deck, its massive wingspan sending shockwaves through the crew.
- During our expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, we encountered a giant petrel taking flight over the frozen tundra.