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cockatoo

/ˈkɑkətuː/ /ˈkɑkəˌtuː/

Meanings
noun
A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot.

Examples :

"The zookeeper pointed out the cockatoo in the aviary, explaining its distinctive crest and curved beak. "
animal bird nature biology

Related Words

Illustration warning

warning verb

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

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approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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players noun

/ˈpleɪəz/ /ˈpleɪɚz/

One that plays

""In the school play, the young players forgot their lines." "

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gambling verb

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

"She is gambling on getting a promotion at work, hoping the new project will make a good impression. "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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lookout noun

/ˈlʊkaʊt/

A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.

"The lookout tower provided a good view of the entire school playground. "

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

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zookeeper noun

/ˈzuˌkipər/

A person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals.

"The zookeeper fed the giraffes their lunch of fresh leaves. "

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zygodactyl noun

/ˌzaɪɡoʊˈdæktɪl/

Any bird with toes of this kind, such as the parrot.

"The parrot's zygodactyl feet, with two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, help it grip branches firmly. "

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trusted verb

/ˈtɹʌstɪd/

To place confidence in; to rely on, to confide, or have faith, in.

"We cannot trust anyone who deceives us."

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illegal noun

/ɪˈliːɡəl/ /ɪˈli.ɡəl/

An illegal act or technique.

"Using a fake ID was the illegal that got him expelled from school. "

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "