Nuthatch - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A nuthatch is a small, agile bird known for climbing down trees headfirst. It has a sharp beak for cracking nuts and seeds, often storing food in bark crevices.
Definition:
A small songbird with a strong bill, often seen climbing tree trunks headfirst.
Synonyms:
treecreeper, woodpecker, songbird
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms; contextually) predator, non-bird
Common Collocations:
nuthatch call, white-breasted nuthatch, red-breasted nuthatch
Derivatives:
nuthatches (plural), nuthatch-like
Usage Tips:
Use "nuthatch" to describe small climbing birds; specify species (e.g., "red-breasted nuthatch") for clarity.
Common Phrases:
(No common phrases or idioms)
Etymology:
From Middle English "nuthak," combining "nut" (food) and "hack" (to peck).
Examples:
- 1. The nuthatch clung to the bark upside down.
- 2. I spotted a red-breasted nuthatch in the pine tree.
- 3. Nuthatches store seeds in tree crevices for winter.
- 4. The nuthatch’s call is a loud "yank-yank."