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gnatcatcher

/ˈnæt.kætʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does gnatcatcher mean?

noun

A small bird that catches gnats, typically with its beak. A type of bird that belongs to the family Polioptilidae.

Example

"The gnatcatcher perched on a branch, its tiny beak snapping shut as it caught a gnat in mid-air."

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