avocet

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Noun avocet has 1 sense

avocet - long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill
--₁ is a kind of shorebird, shore bird, limicoline bird
--₁ is a member of Recurvirostra, genus Recurvirostra

Definitions from the Web

Avocet

Description

An avocet is a type of wading bird belonging to the family Recurvirostridae. It is characterized by its long legs, slender body, and distinctive upturned bill.

Senses

Noun - Ornithology

1. A black and white wading bird with long legs and an upturned bill, typically found in shallow water. Avocets are known for their elegant appearance and graceful movements.

Example sentence: The avocet gracefully waded through the shallow water, searching for small crustaceans.

Verb - Local Dialect

1. (transitive) To snatch or steal something quickly and stealthily.

Example sentence: The mischievous children avoceted some cookies from the kitchen counter without being noticed.

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