darter

• Substantivo que designa uma ave aquática piscívora de águas interiores quentes, com pescoço longo e flexível e bico fino e pontudo, ou uma pessoa ou animal que se move de forma súbita e rápida.

A noun referring to a fish-eating bird of warm inland waters with a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill, or a person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly.

1. C1formal

   A fish-eating bird of warm inland waters, characterized by a long flexible neck and a slender, sharp-pointed bill.

   Ave piscívora

   • The darter perched on a branch near the river, watching for fish.
   • We spotted a darter diving into the water to catch its prey.
   • Darters are often seen drying their wings in the sun.

   Sinônimosanhingasnakebird

2. Person or animal that moves abruptlyC1informal

   A person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly.

   Ser veloz e arisco

   • The child was a little darter, always running from one place to another.
   • In the game, he was known as a darter, dodging opponents with quick movements.
   • The squirrel was a darter, zipping across the lawn in an instant.