woodpecker

Meanings

• noun

  A bird with a large, heavy beak that taps on trees to find insects under the bark.

  - "The woodpecker was pecking at the tree, looking for insects."
  - "Woodpeckers are known for their distinctive drumming sound."

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Synonyms

speight , spight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with woodpecker
becker , speckler , pecker , hacker

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Homophones

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1. woodpecker (en) : A large, heavy-duty truck used for hauling logs.
   

2. woodpecker (en) : A person who repeatedly criticizes or questions.
   

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Variants

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woodpecker , woodpeckers , acorn woodpecker , acorn woodpeckers , downy woodpecker , downy woodpeckers , hairy woodpecker , hairy woodpeckers , ivory-billed woodpecker , ivory-billed woodpeckers , pileated woodpecker , pileated woodpeckers , red-bellied woodpecker , red-bellied woodpeckers , red-cockaded woodpecker , ivorybill , ivorybills

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Forms

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woodpeckers are usually found in pairs or small groups., woodpecker (plural): woodpeckers

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Etymology

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The name 'woodpecker' comes from the Old English 'wudu-puca', meaning 'wood-pecker'.

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Trivia

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1. The woodpecker is the state bird of Michigan and Wisconsin.

2. The woodpecker is the only bird that can fly backwards.

3. Woodpeckers have a special structure in their beaks that prevents them from getting headaches from pecking.

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Related Concepts

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1. drumming: The sound produced by a woodpecker tapping on a tree with its beak.

2. cavity-nesting birds: Birds that create their nests in cavities, such as woodpeckers and owls.

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Culture

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The woodpecker is a common symbol in various cultures. In North American folklore, the woodpecker is believed to possess the ability to heal wounds and bring good luck. In art, the woodpecker has been depicted in various forms, including in the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer.

How to Memorize "woodpecker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird with a large, red crest and a heavy beak.
   - Visualize the woodpecker tapping on a tree trunk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a woodpecker with the sound of a hammer.
   - Associate the woodpecker with trees and forests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Woodpeckers wear red hats.
   - Woodpeckers work on wood.

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