jacksnipe

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wading bird found in Europe and Asia, with long legs and a long, downward-curved beak.

  - "The jacksnipe feeds in shallow water, stirring up the mud with its long beak to uncover prey."
  - "Birdwatchers often mistake the jacksnipe for a sandpiper due to its similar appearance."

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Synonyms

half snipe , judcock , juddock , triddler

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Rhymes

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snipe , ripe , pipe

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Variants

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jackknife , jackknives , jackknifed , jackknifes , jackknifing

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Etymology

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From Old English gecyspe, meaning 'to cackle' or 'to quack', due to the bird's call.

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Trivia

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1. The jacksnipe is also known as the jack snipe or the common snipe.

2. The jacksnipe is a migratory bird, traveling between Europe and Asia.

3. The jacksnipe's call is often described as sounding like a quacking duck or a rattling stick.

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Related Concepts

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1. wading bird: A bird that feeds in or near water, often with long legs adapted for standing in shallow water.

2. shorebird: A bird that lives in or near a shore or body of water.

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Culture

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In Slavic folklore, the jacksnipe is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity, particularly in fishing.

How to Memorize "jacksnipe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long-legged bird with a downward-curved beak, standing in shallow water and stirring up the mud with its beak.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the jacksnipe with long legs, a curved beak, and good luck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'jacksnipe' as 'Jacks' long 'Snipe'.

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