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oystercatcher

/ˈɔɪ.stəˌkætʃ.ər/

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noun

/ˈɔɪ.stəˌkætʃ.ər/C1formal
  • ruЧерно-белая береговая птица с крепкими ногами и сильным клювом, известная тем, что питается устрицами и другими моллюсками.

A black-and-white shorebird with stout legs and a strong bill, known for feeding on oysters and other shellfish.

  1. ShorebirdC1formal

    A black-and-white wading bird with a long, stout orange-red bill and strong legs, found on coastlines and known for feeding on shellfish like oysters and mussels.

    ruКулик-сорока

    • An oystercatcher was seen probing the mud for clams.
    • The oystercatcher's bright bill is a distinctive feature.
    • We watched a pair of oystercatchers nesting on the beach.
Forms
  • oystercatchers plural form
  • oystercatchers' possessive plural form
  • oystercatcher's possessive singular form