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roosts

/ruːsts/

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noun

The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).

Examples :

"Every evening, the robin returns to its roosts high in the oak tree. "

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A group of birds roosting together.

Examples :

"Every evening, large roosts form in the old oak trees near the park, filling the air with the sounds of hundreds of birds settling down for the night. "

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noun

Examples :

"My grandfather's roost is a small but cozy room upstairs. "

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The inner roof of a cottage.

Examples :

"Dust motes danced in the sunbeams that streamed through the gaps in the cottage's roosts. "

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verb

(of birds or bats) To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest

Examples :

"Every evening, the pigeons roosts on the telephone wires outside my window. "

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verb

To spend the night

Examples :

""The chickens always roosts in their coop at sunset." "

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noun

Examples :

"The strong currents in the river rapids were a dangerous roosts for the boat. "

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verb

To rout out of bed; to rouse

Examples :

"My mom roosts me out of bed every morning so I won't be late for school. "

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verb

To harass, to treat in a rough way.

Examples :

"The older kids sometimes roost the younger ones on the playground, making them cry. "

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verb

Examples :

"The police officer roosts the suspect at the scene of the crime. "

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verb

To drive strongly

Examples :

"The manager roosts his team to meet the urgent deadline by offering extra incentives and assigning clear tasks. "