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PRONUNCIATION OF FLYCATCHER

flycatcher  [ˈflaɪˌkætʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLYCATCHER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flycatcher is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLYCATCHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of flycatcher in the English dictionary

The definition of flycatcher in the dictionary is any American passerine bird of the family Tyrannidae.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLYCATCHER


batcher
ˈbætʃə
catcher
ˈkætʃə
cowcatcher
ˈkaʊˌkætʃə
datcha
ˈdætʃə
detacher
dɪˈtætʃə
dispatcher
dɪsˈpætʃə
eye-catcher
ˈaɪˌkætʃə
focaccia
fəˈkætʃə
gnatcatcher
ˈnætˌkætʃə
hatcher
ˈhætʃə
matcher
ˈmætʃə
mole-catcher
ˈməʊlˌkætʃə
oystercatcher
ˈɔɪstəˌkætʃə
patcher
ˈpætʃə
snatcher
ˈsnætʃə
spycatcher
ˈspaɪkætʃə
stature
ˈstætʃə
Thatcher
ˈθætʃə
viscacha
vɪsˈkætʃə
vizcacha
vɪsˈkætʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLYCATCHER

flybane
flybelt
flyblow
flyblown
flyblows
flyboat
flybook
flyboy
flybridge
flyby
flyer
flyhand
flying
flying ambulance
flying boat
flying bomb
flying bridge
flying buttress
flying circus
flying colours

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLYCATCHER

bird-watcher
body snatcher
butcher
ditcher
dog-catcher
dowitcher
fetcher
fletcher
notcher
pitcher
purse snatcher
relief pitcher
sketcher
spotted flycatcher
stitcher
stretcher
switcher
teacher
twitcher
watcher
weight watcher

Synonyms and antonyms of flycatcher in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flycatcher» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLYCATCHER

Find out the translation of flycatcher to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flycatcher from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flycatcher» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

捕蝇器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flycatcher
570 millions of speakers

English

flycatcher
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ्लाईकैचर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مصيدة الذباب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мухоловка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

flycatcher
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফ্লাইক্যাচার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Moucherolle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Flycatcher
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fliegenfänger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヒタキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

딱새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flycatcher
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Đớp ruồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

flycatcher
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लाचचर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sinekçil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pigliamosche
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żałobna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мухоловка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

muscari
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μυγοχάφτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vliegenvanger
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flugsnappare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fluesnapper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flycatcher

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLYCATCHER»

The term «flycatcher» is regularly used and occupies the 73.295 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLYCATCHER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «flycatcher» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «flycatcher» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flycatcher

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLYCATCHER»

Discover the use of flycatcher in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flycatcher and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Pied Flycatcher
This broad review of the species provides not only a detailed biology of this fascinating little bird, but a commentary on many of the most interesting problems in bird behaviour and ecology. Illustrated by Tomas Part
Arne Lundberg, Rauno V. Alatalo, 2010
2
Geographic Variation and Migratory Connectivity of Willow ...
The Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) is a small insectivorous passerine bird that breeds in dense, mesic habitats across its range.
Eben Hays Paxton, 2008
3
Sasol Southern African Birds: A Photographic Guide
Spotted Flycatcher Musdcapastriata 13-14cm EuropeseVlieevanger This species is similar to the Dusky Flycatcher but is larger, has a streaky crown, pale underparts with streaking on the breast only, and lacks an eye-ring. Immatures are ...
Ian Sinclair, Ian Hugh Davidson, 1995
4
The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas
In 1973 Traill's Flycatcher was split into two species, the Willow Flycatcher and the Alder Flycatcher. This has caused confusion about the identification of birds mentioned in old accounts. Iowa is well within the range of the Willow Flycatcher  ...
Laura Spess Jackson, Carol A. Thompson, James J. Dinsmore, 1996
5
Small-headed Flycatcher. Seen Yesterday. He Didn’t Leave His ...
It read: "Pete: Small-headed flycatcher. Seen yesterday. He didn't leave his name ." Small-headed flycatcher! Small-headed flycatcher? You know, there is nothing like working in the old natural history racket for fielding crank calls. You name ...
Pete Dunne, 1998
6
The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State
Willow Flycatcher Empidonax traillii The Willow Flycatcher is an inconspicuous bird that looks nearly identical to the Alder Flycatcher. It lives in slightly mom open country than the alder but is best distinguished by its sneezy filz.-bcw song.
Robert F. Andrle, Janet R. Carroll, 1988
7
Life of the Flycatcher
In this enchanting book, renowned ornithologist Alexander F. Skutch draws upon personal observations and extensive research to portray this family over its vast range.
Alexander F. Skutch, 1999
8
The Birds of South America: Vol. II, The Suboscine Passerines
CINNAMON FLYCATCHER. P. c. cinnamumcn I'M, I <l,l Myiophobus Flycatchers A fairly large group of mainly forest-inhabiting Hvcatchers which su- PAGE 562 perficially resemble Empidonax, though all species (at least 6 6 ) have a brightly  ...
Robert S. Ridgely, William L. Brown, 1994
9
The Flycatcher
There was a gunshot-Edwina tumbled down the stairs.
Fred Barber, 2006
10
Life histories of North American birds, from the parrots to ...
Milvulus tyrannus, Linmeus Fork-tailed Flycatcher 231 86. Milvulus forficatus, Gmelin Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Pl. I, Figs. 12, 13) 233 87. Tyrannus tyrannus, Linmcus Kingbird (Pl. I, Figs. 14, 15) 236 88. Tyrannus dominicensis, Gmelin Gray ...
Charles Bendire, 1895

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLYCATCHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flycatcher is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bird sightings - Metro - The Boston Globe
... egrets, a red-shouldered hawk, two sandhill cranes, a willow flycatcher, 13 purple martins, 30 marsh wrens, and a blue-gray gnatcatcher. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
Verde River birding excursion a part of Camp Verde's annual Cornfest
Norton counts the Belted Kingfisher, Black Hawk, Vermillion Flycatcher and the Verdin among his favored feathered friends. At last count, the ... «Camp Verde Bugle, Jul 15»
3
The Keys: A birding paradise 120 miles long | Environment | KeysNet
Rare sightings of the LaSagra's flycatcher, thick-billed vireo and Zenaida dove also have been reported. At Long Key State Park at mile marker ... «KeysNet, Jul 15»
4
Bird Sightings | GazetteNet.com
Also seen were alder flycatcher, willow flycatcher, yellow-throated vireo, blue-headed vireo, raven, red-breasted nuthatch, winter wren, brown ... «GazetteNET, Jul 15»
5
Naturally Speaking: Empty nesters once again
It turned out to be a small flycatcher. I couldn't see it well enough to identify it, but I found watching it more interesting than the computer. «Ames Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Meet the Eastern wood-pewees
Pewees are small, dull, nondescript members of the flycatcher family. Big head, big bill, and fly catching behavior indicate “flycatcher.” The song ... «Farm and Dairy, Jul 15»
7
Ed Rood Nature Photo: Who's afraid of the big, bad owl?
A flycatcher perches on the head of a great-horned owl decoy. The decoy is designed to scare birds away from a garden near Cambridge. «Ames Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Rain, Rain, Go Away, Not Really
An immature Great Crested Flycatcher was just learning how to do his call. Over and over he kept up his voice lessons. On and off rain was the ... «Wilson Post, Jul 15»
9
Bird sightings on Cape Cod
... Military Reservation, at least one continuing alder flycatcher in the Punkhorn in Brewster, 4 black skimmers near North Monomoy in Chatham, ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
10
Giant Volcano and Its Baboons With Altitude!
The volcano is home to wildlife big and small, such as this adult white-eyed slaty flycatcher (Melaenornis fisheri). (Photograph by Yvonne de ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Flycatcher [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/flycatcher>. Apr 2024 ».
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