Peckerwood (Noun)
Meaning
Bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The woodpecker, also known as a peckerwood, drummed loudly on the hollow tree to establish its territory.
- The peckerwood's brightly colored plumage was a stark contrast to the dull gray bark of the tree it was climbing.
- With its strong claws and stiff tail, the peckerwood was able to climb up and down the tree trunk with ease.
- The peckerwood's chisel-like bill was perfectly adapted for boring into the wood to extract insects for food.
- As the peckerwood flew through the forest, its wings made a loud fluttering sound that echoed through the trees.