tern
noun/tɜrn/
Frequency rank: #16,888 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a seabird related to gulls, typically smaller and more slender, known for its sharp beak and graceful diving ability.
Example sentence
The wildlife photographer waited patiently to capture footage of a lone tern diving into the ocean to catch fish.
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