Meaning & use
Woodpecker
Last updated
A bird with a strong, pointed bill used to drill into tree trunks in search of insects or to create nesting holes.
See it in a sentence
A woodpecker hammered loudly at the old oak tree outside the window.
The forest ranger pointed out the distinctive holes left by a woodpecker.
A note on using this word
Named for its habit of pecking rapidly at wood, sometimes over 20 times per second, thanks to specialized skull structures that cushion the impact.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Woodpecker”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.