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Definition of birding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
birdwatchingrelated to watching birds in nature
- The birding community gathered for the annual festival.
Noun
hobbythe activity of observing birds in their natural environment
- Many people enjoy birding during the spring migration season..
Origin of birding
Old English, brid (young bird) + -ing (noun suffix)
Examples of birding in a sentence
He bought a new birding guidebook for the hike. Birding requires patience and a good pair of binoculars. She joined a birding club to learn more about local species.
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- French:ornithologique, ornithologie, ...
- German:vogelbeobachtender, Vogelbeobachtung, ...
- Italian:ornitologico, birdwatching, ...
- Spanish:de observación de aves, avistamiento de aves, ...
- Portuguese:ornitológico, observação de aves, ...
- Chinese:观鸟的, 观鸟, ...
- Japanese:バードウォッチングの, バードウォッチング, ...
- Arabic:مُراقَبة الطُّيُور, مُراقَبَة الطُيور, ...
- Hebrew:צַפָּרִי, צַפָּרוּת, ...
- Russian:орнитологический, орнитология, ...
- Ukrainian:орнітологічний, спостереження за птахами, ...
- Hindi:पक्षी देखने वाला, बर्डवॉचिंग, ...
Definition of bird - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalwarm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by feathers
- The bird soared high above the trees.
2.
foodUS chicken or turkey used as foodUS
- We roasted a bird for dinner.
3.
- He gave me the bird in traffic.
4.
- He went out with a lovely bird last night.
5.
aviationRare US aircraft or satelliteRare US
- The bird is ready for takeoff.
6.
- He did bird for five years.
Verb
1.
birdwatchingtr./intr. observe wild birds in their natural environmenttr./intr.
- We love to bird in the national park.
2.
broadcastingtr. TECH. transmit a signal via satellitetr. TECH.
- The show was birded to several countries.
Images of bird
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by feathers 
chicken or turkey used as food
Expressions with bird
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small bird
I saw a little bird perched on the window sill..
person who wakes up very early
She's an early bird, always up by 5 AM.
someone who prefers staying at home
She is a home bird and loves spending weekends reading.
person who is unusual or eccentric
John is an odd bird, always wearing mismatched socks.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.
being early leads to success or advantage
She always arrives early because the early bird catches the worm.
a proverb meaning a sure thing is better than a risky gain
A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.
received information from an undisclosed source
A little bird told me you're getting a promotion.
eat very little food at a time
She always eats like a bird at dinner.
completely free without restrictions
After quitting his job, he felt free as a bird.
boo and jeer to show displeasure
The audience gave the bird to the comedian after a bad joke.
person experienced and wise
He's an old bird in the business world.
unusual or eccentric person
He's a strange bird, always talking to himself.
being early gives the best chance for success
The early bird gets the worm, so let's start now!
persuade someone with great charm or appeal
He could charm a bird off a tree with his words.
persuade someone to do something with charm
She could charm a bird off the manager's perch.
someone has left or escaped unexpectedly
By the time the police arrived, the bird has flown.
make a rude gesture with the middle finger
He flipped the bird at the driver.
food given to birds, usually mixed seeds
She filled the feeder with bird feed.
food given to birds, usually mixed seeds
She filled the feeder with bird food.
bird kept inside a cage by people
The caged bird sang every morning.
bird that is currently in flight
The flying bird soared above the mountains.
bird active during the night
The owl is a well-known night bird.
sing very well and melodiously
She can sing like a bird, hitting every note perfectly.
Origin of bird
Old English, brid (young bird)
Examples of bird in a sentence
The bird's song filled the morning air. He prepared a bird for the holiday feast. The chef specializes in bird dishes. She flipped the bird at the rude driver. He got the bird from his friend as a joke. The bird at the party caught everyone's attention.
He's always talking about the bird he met at the club. The bird was launched into orbit successfully. Engineers worked on the bird's navigation system. He was given bird for his involvement in the robbery. After serving bird, he turned his life around. They plan to bird along the coastal trail. Many enthusiasts bird during the migration season. The event was birded live to audiences worldwide. They birded the concert to international viewers.
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- French:oiseau, observer les oiseaux, ...
- German:Vogel, Vögel beobachten, ...
- Italian:uccello, fare birdwatching, ...
- Spanish:ave, observar aves, ...
- Portuguese:ave, observar aves, ...
- Chinese:鸟, 观鸟, ...
- Japanese:鳥, バードウォッチングをする, ...
- Arabic:طَائِر, راقَبَ الطُّيُور, ...
- Hebrew:צִפּוֹר, לִצְפּוֹת בְּצִפּוֹרִים, ...
- Russian:птица, наблюдать за птицами, ...
- Ukrainian:пташка, птахувати, ...
- Hindi:पक्षी, पक्षी देखना, ...
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