woodpecker
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Definition
A woodpecker is a type of bird known for pecking holes in tree trunks with its strong beak to find insects or create nests.
Usage & Nuances
'Woodpecker' is a specific bird name, used in nature or science contexts. Common collocations: 'a woodpecker pecks', 'woodpecker hole'. In stories or cartoons, 'woodpecker' may represent a persistent character. Not to be confused with other birds that peck wood occasionally.
Spanish: pájaro carpinteroPortuguese (BR): pica-pauPortuguese (PT): pica-pauChinese (Simplified): 啄木鸟Chinese (Traditional): 啄木鳥Hindi: हल्दियाArabic: نقار الخشبBengali: কাঠঠোকরাRussian: дятелJapanese: キツツキVietnamese: chim gõ kiếnKorean: 딱따구리Turkish: ağaçkakanUrdu: ہُدہُد (woodpecker)Indonesian: burung pelatuk
Example Sentences
That hole was made by a woodpecker looking for bugs.
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The woodpecker lives in the forest.
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A woodpecker makes holes in trees.
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I saw a woodpecker in the park yesterday.
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You can sometimes hear a woodpecker tapping early in the morning.
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My little brother loves watching the cartoon woodpecker on TV.
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