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bird-nest

/ˈbɜːrd ˌnest/

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verb

/ˈbɜːrd ˌnest/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по поиску или сбору птичьих гнёзд, часто ради яиц или в качестве хобби.

A verb used to describe the act of searching for or collecting birds' nests, often for eggs or as a hobby.

  1. Gather bird nestsB2informal

    To search for and collect bird nests, often for their eggs or for the nests themselves.

    ruСобирать птичьи гнёзда

    • The children went bird-nesting in the woods behind their house.
    • In some cultures, people bird-nest for edible nests used in soup.
    • They were caught bird-nesting on protected land.
Forms
  • bird-nested past participle
  • bird-nested past simple
  • bird-nesting present participle
  • bird-nests third person singular