shearwater

Meanings

• noun

  A large seabird of the family Procellariidae, characterized by its long wings and streamlined body. Shearwaters fly low over the water and 'shear' the waves with their wings, giving them their name.

  - "The shearwater is a graceful bird that glides effortlessly over the ocean."
  - "Shearwaters are known for their ability to fly long distances over the open sea."

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Synonyms

haglet

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Variants

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shearwater , shearwaters

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'scirweather', meaning 'blue-grey seabird'.

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Trivia

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1. Shearwaters are able to sleep while flying by using only one hemisphere of their brain at a time.

2. The largest shearwater species, the Great Shearwater, can fly up to 12 hours without taking a break.

3. Shearwaters are excellent swimmers and are able to dive deep into the water to catch fish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Procellariidae: The family of seabirds to which shearwaters belong.

2. Albatross: Another large seabird that shares some similarities with shearwaters.

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Culture

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Shearwaters have been an important food source for many coastal communities throughout history. They are featured in the mythology of some Pacific Island cultures, where they are believed to possess magical powers.

How to Memorize "shearwater"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with long wings, flying low over the water and shearing the waves with its wings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shearwater' with the image of a graceful seabird gliding over the ocean.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that shearwaters are named for their ability to 'shear' the waves with their wings.

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