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woodpecker

/ˈwʊdpɛkər/ noun · British & US
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What does woodpecker mean?

noun

A bird that pecks at wood with its strong beak, typically to find insects to eat. A woodpecker is known for its distinctive drumming sound.

Example

"The woodpecker's loud drumming echoed through the forest, a familiar sound to the hikers."

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