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turnstone Definition

turn·stone (tʉrn′stōn′)

noun

any of a genus (Arenaria, family Scolopacidae) of small, migratory shorebirds, esp., the ruddy turnstone (A. interpres): so called because they turn over pebbles to seek food

turnstone Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: From here to the center of Bexhill, you can usually see turnstones feeding on the beach or the grassy areas above it.

Adjective modifier

  • ruddy: Ongoing dialog with knots ruddy turnstones has seen its.
  • 20+: Five common sandpipers and 20+ turnstones were present on the new sea defenses at Glyne Gap.

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  5. ‹ turnover
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  7. ‹ turnoff
  8. ‹ turnkey
  9. ‹ turnip
  10. ‹ turning point
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