woodpecker
Translation
woodpecker
Examples
A woodpecker was pecking at the old tree.
A woodpecker was pecking at the old tree.
The sound of a woodpecker echoed in the forest.
The sound of a woodpecker echoed in the forest.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) woodpecker a type of bird I saw a woodpecker in the yard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none)
Etymology
From 'wood' (trees) and 'pecker' (one that pecks). Literally 'a bird that pecks wood'.
Memory Tips
The name describes exactly what the bird does: it 'pecks' at 'wood'. This makes it easy to remember.