diving petrel

ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˈpɛtrəl

Definition

Definition of diving petrel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

wildlife

TECH.

seabird of the family Pelecanoididae in southern oceans

TECH.

The diving petrel swiftly dove into the ocean.
Diving petrels are known for their agility.
We spotted a diving petrel near the cliffs.

petrel

seabird

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seabird of the family Pelecanoididae in southern oceans

Expressions with diving

skip diving

activity of searching skips for reusable items

Skip diving is popular among eco-conscious individuals.

diving into work

starting work with energy and focus

After the meeting, she made a diving into work.

diving board

platform extending over water for diving

She climbed up to the diving board and prepared to dive into the pool.

diving event

organized occasion for diving activities

The diving event was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

snorkel diving

swimming underwater using a snorkel

We spent the afternoon snorkel diving in the coral reef.

diving platform

structure for competitive diving over a pool

The diver stood on the diving platform, ready to jump.

Expressions with petrel

stormy petrel

person who signals coming trouble

He was the stormy petrel of the group, always causing issues.

Wilson's petrel

small seabird known for its distinctive pattern and oceanic habitat

Wilson's petrel often follows ships to pick up scraps.

giant petrel

large predatory seabird of the Antarctic region

The giant petrel soared above the icy waters.

snow petrel

small white seabird found in Antarctic regions

The snow petrel glided over the icy waters effortlessly.

storm petrel

small seabird with dark feathers and white rump

A storm petrel flew above the waves.

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French:pétrel plongeur, ...
German:Tauchsturmvogel, ...
Italian:petrello tuffatore, ...
Spanish:petrel buceador, ...
Portuguese:petrel mergulhador, ...
Chinese:潜水海鸟, ...
Japanese:ウミスズメ, ...
Arabic:بِتْرَل غَوّاص, ...
Hebrew:פֶּטְרֶל צוֹלֵל, ...
Russian:ныряющий буревестник, ...
Ukrainian:нирковий буревісник, ...
Hindi:डाइविंग पेट्रेल, ...
Bengali:ডাইভিং পেট্রেল, ...
Catalan:petrell bussejador, ...
Czech:buřňáček, ...
Danish:dykkerpetrel, ...
Dutch:stormvogel, ...
Greek:πετροχελίδονο, ...
Hungarian:bukórészmadár, ...
Khmer:បក្សីសមុទ្រមុជទឹក, ...
Korean:다이빙 펭귄, ...
Persian:پرنده غواص, ...
Polish:nurkujący petrel, ...
Portuguese (BR):petrel-mergulhador, ...
Romanian:porumbel scufundător, ...
Swedish:dyknötskrika, ...
Thai:นกดำน้ำ, ...
Turkish:dalgıç yelkovan kuşu, ...
Vietnamese:chim hải âu lặn, ...

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