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Poorwill

Noun

1. A nocturnal bird native to western North America known for its distinct call.

Example sentence: I heard the haunting call of a poorwill as I walked through the deserted canyon.

2. A person of little means or in a state of poverty.

Example sentence: The shelter provides food and clothing for the poorwills in our community.

3. A type of small insectivorous bat found in America.

Example sentence: The poorwill bat swooped down and caught insects in mid-air.

Adjective

1. Describing someone or something lacking wealth or material possessions; impoverished.

Example sentence: The poorwill family lived in a small rundown house on the outskirts of town.

Verb

1. To struggle or strive to make ends meet.

Example sentence: Despite their best efforts, they still poorwilled day and night to provide for their children's education.

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