Mollymawk (Noun)
Meaning
Large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mollymawk soared effortlessly over the open ocean, its long narrow wings beating slowly as it scanned the waves for signs of food.
- A flock of mollymawks followed the research vessel, their piercing cries echoing across the water as they competed for scraps.
- The mollymawk's wingspan was impressive, stretching over six feet from tip to tip as it glided effortlessly on the updrafts of warm air.
- Mollymawks are known for their remarkable gliding abilities, staying aloft for hours without flapping their wings as they ride the wind currents over the southern seas.
- As the storm approached, the mollymawks took to the skies, their webbed feet tucked up tightly as they rode the turbulent air with ease.