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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OYSTER BED

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Oyster bed 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 OYSTER BED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

oyster bed

Oyster

The word oyster is used as a common name for a number of distinct groups of bivalve molluscs that live in marine or brackish habitats. The valves are highly calcified. Some kinds of oysters are commonly consumed, cooked or raw, by humans as a delicacy. Other kinds, such as pearl oysters, generally not eaten by humans, are harvested for the pearl produced within the mantle.

Definition of oyster bed in the English dictionary

The definition of oyster bed in the dictionary is a place, esp on the sea bed, where oysters breed and grow naturally or are cultivated for food or pearls Also called: oyster bank, oyster park.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OYSTER BED

oyster
oyster bank
oyster crab
oyster cracker
oyster farm
oyster farming
oyster mushroom
oyster park
oyster pink
oyster plant
oyster shell
oyster stew
oyster white
oyster-pink
oyster-white
oystercatcher
oysterer
oystering
oysterman
oystermen

WORDS THAT END LIKE OYSTER BED

air bed
bunk bed
day bed
divan bed
double bed
feather bed
filter bed
fluidized bed
four-poster bed
go to bed
hospital bed
king-size bed
put to bed
queen-size bed
queen-sized bed
river bed
single bed
sofa bed
twin bed
water bed

Synonyms and antonyms of oyster bed in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «oyster bed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OYSTER BED

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

Translator English - Chinese

牡蛎床
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

banco de ostras
570 millions of speakers

English

oyster bed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीप बिस्तर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السرير المحار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

устрицы кровать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cama de ostra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছুরি বিছানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

banc d´huîtres
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Katil tiram
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Austernbank
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カキのベッド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

굴 침대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cemeng tiram
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vạt hàu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிப்பி படுக்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑईस्टर बेड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Istiridye yatağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

letto di ostriche
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ostryga łóżko
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

устриці ліжко
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pat de stridii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στρείδι κρεβάτι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oester bed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ostron säng
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oyster seng
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oyster bed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OYSTER BED»

The term «oyster bed» is normally little used and occupies the 128.336 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OYSTER BED» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OYSTER BED»

Discover the use of oyster bed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oyster bed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Present Depletion of the Oyster-Bed of Sind: Its Causes ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
James Hornell, 2010
2
The Georgia-South Carolina Boundary: A Problem in Historical ...
Oyster Bed Island Area — Continued Date Map 1852 1855 1861 1861 1863 1867 1871 1873 1874 Map of Savannah River from Ft. Pulaski to Four Mile Point Preliminary Chart of Savannah River Sketch of the Atlantic Coast .
Louise De Vorsey, 2008
3
Archbold's Summary of the Law Relative to Pleading and ...
170-190. Prove, also, that the place from whence they were taken was, at the time, the oyster bed, laying, or fishery of J. N., and was sufiiciently marked out or known as such. Indictment for using a Dredge, &-c., in the Oyster Fishery of another.
John Frederick Archbold, Sir John Jervis, 1835
4
Real World QuarkXPress 5: For Macintosh and Windows
The eldest oyster winked his eye, and shook his heavy head. By this he meant he did not choose to leave his oyster bed. This text is way too small to read, but if you'rereading it, you can't hold us responsible for eye strain or other problems.
David Blatner, 2002
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The Oyster
of a natural oyster-bed is not due to the absence in the young of the power to reach distant points. There is another proof of this, which is familiar to all oyster- men — the possibility of establishing new beds without transplanting any oysters.
William K. Brooks, 1891
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Delaware Bay Watermen
The oyster “Tonger” would actually rake an oyster bed and when he felt the weight of oysters in the rakes he would pull the poles together and lift the rakes to the surface. Some of the old time poachers would manufacture their own miniature ...
James Milton Hanna, 2012
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The Justice of the Peace, and Parish Officer
Nothing in this act contained (hall make liable any person to the penalties of this act who shall take or carry away any oyster or oyster brood frbm any oyster bed, oyster laying, or oyster fishery, wherein such person shall have or claim to have a  ...
Richard Burn, Charles Durnford, John King, 1814
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A Collection of Statutes Connected with the General ...
... whether the taking ' oysters or "oyster brood from any oyster bed or laying or from any ' oyster fishery can under any circumstances be deemed felony and ' punishable as such : and it is therefore expedient and necessary that ' more effectual ...
Great Britain, William David Evans, Anthony Hammond, 1836
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A Digest of the Criminal Statute Law of England, ...
(1) have been found inadequate to the Protection of the Oyster Fisheries of this Kingdom; and that doubts have arisen, since the passing of the said Act, whether the taking Oysters or Oyster Brood from any Oyster Bed or Laying, or from any ...
Harold Nuttall Tomlins, 1819
10
The Philosophy of Ecology: From Science to Synthesis
The territory of an oyster-bed is not inhabited by oysters alone but also by other animals. Over the Schleswig-Holstein sea-flats, and also along the mouths of English rivers, I have observed that the oyster-beds are richer in all kinds of animal ...
David R. Keller, Frank B. Golley, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OYSTER BED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oyster bed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Essential guide to: The Whitstable Oyster Festival
... bar and performance venue - and The Oyster Bed, a family campsite overlooking the bay. The Shuck and camping tickets are on sale and are ... «Kent News, Jul 15»
2
Whitstable Oyster Festival 2015 preview
Councillors had earlier feared the campsite – named The Oyster Bed – could be disruptive to nearby residents but organisers say it will make it ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
3
Preserving NH's history, environment, and civic culture
It permits the leasing of subsurface land to secure substantial federal funding for oyster bed restoration. Legislators must also preserve our ... «Foster's Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
4
Elizabeth City Coast Guard crew rescues family near Wachapreague
The Coast Guard says the 18-foot pleasure craft ran aground Monday evening in Finney Creek and was on an oyster bed. “As soon as we saw ... «iFreePress.com, Jul 15»
5
Festival survival guide: 8 things to know if you're camping at …
The new site, called The Oyster Bed, is expected to attract hundreds of visitors from all over the UK and Europe. If you're planning on staying at ... «Canterbury Times, Jul 15»
6
Coast Guard rescues 6 from boat aground near Wachapreague
The Coast Guard rescued four adults and two children Monday night after their 18-foot boat ran aground on an oyster bed in Finney Creek, ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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Oyster Festival organisers say new campsite will help guard against …
This year will also see the festival's first ever campsite, called The Oyster Bed, and a brand new venue, bar and restaurant, The Shuck, which ... «Canterbury Times, Jul 15»
8
Dr. Charlie Cameron, a 'blessing' to the ponies
That's when the animals could possibly step on sharp oyster bed stakes hidden by the water. On the day of the auction, Cameron's main duty is ... «Delmarva Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Vincent wins IWK 250
The tour's next event will be the Lucas Oil 100 at Oyster Bed Speedway in Oyster Bed Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m.. Organizations: ... «Journal Pioneer, Jul 15»
10
P.E.I. man performs with ceremonial guard in Ottawa
Corporal Michael Gallant of Oyster Bed Bridge is spending the summer with the Band of the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa. «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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