nighthawk
nighthawk
Definition
night·hawk (-hôk′)
noun
- ☆ any of various nightjars that feed on flying insects, esp., the common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor), which is active during the day or night
- ☆ night owl (sense )
nighthawk
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- lesser: First birds we spotted in the dark were lesser nighthawks flying high around the spotlights.
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