hawkbill

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Noun hawkbill has 1 sense

hawksbill turtle, hawksbill, hawkbill, tortoiseshell turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata - pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell
--₁ is a kind of sea turtle, marine turtle
--₁ is a member of Eretmochelys, genus Eretmochelys

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Hawkbill

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A curved blade resembling the beak of a hawk, typically used for cutting or pruning.

Usage: In gardening and horticulture.

Example sentence: The gardener used a hawkbill to trim the overgrown branches of the tree.

Related Products: Hawkbill Blades

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A species of sea turtle with a narrow and pointed beak-like snout, native to tropical and subtropical regions.

Usage: In marine biology and wildlife conservation.

Example sentence: The hawkbill turtle is critically endangered due to habitat destruction and illegal hunting.

Related Products: Hawkbill Turtle Merchandise

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