Woodcock (Noun)
Meaning
Game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Woodcock are solitary birds and have a characteristic erratic flight pattern at dusk and dawn.
- The woodcock has large, black eyes to help it see at night, and when it senses danger, it freezes in place.
- Hunters value the delicate flavor of the woodcock's meat, which is rich in nutrients.
- Woodcock is an important game bird species in the United States and Canada, with millions being hunted annually.
- The American woodcock's mottled brown plumage serves as excellent camouflage in its woodland habitat.