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Meaning of "waterfowl" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WATERFOWL

waterfowl  [ˈwɔːtəˌfaʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WATERFOWL

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Waterfowl 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 WATERFOWL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

waterfowl

Waterfowl

Waterfowl are certain wildfowl of the order Anseriformes, especially members of the family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. Some definitions of the term 'waterfowl' include the saltwater shorebirds or waders, gulls, pelicans, and herons, as well as seabirds such as the albatross, but 'fowl' especially refers to birds used by humans for game. They have historically been an important food source, and continue to be hunted as game, or raised as poultry for meat and eggs and is sometimes kept as a pet.

Definition of waterfowl in the English dictionary

The definition of waterfowl in the dictionary is any aquatic freshwater bird, esp any species of the family Anatidae. Other definition of waterfowl is such birds collectively.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WATERFOWL


afoul
əˈfaʊl
batfowl
ˈbætˌfaʊl
befoul
bɪˈfaʊl
defoul
dɪˈfaʊl
foul
faʊl
fowl
faʊl
garefowl
ˈɡɛəˌfaʊl
heathfowl
ˈhiːθˌfaʊl
moorfowl
ˈmʊəˌfaʊl
overfoul
ˌəʊvəˈfaʊl
peafowl
ˈpiːˌfaʊl
seafowl
ˈsiːˌfaʊl
wildfowl
ˈwaɪldˌfaʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WATERFOWL

watercress
waterdrive
watered
watered silk
watered-down
waterer
waterfall
waterfinder
waterflood
Waterford
waterfowler
waterfront
Watergate
waterhead
Waterhouse
waterily
wateriness
watering
watering can
watering hole

WORDS THAT END LIKE WATERFOWL

barnyard fowl
bowl
cowl
domestic fowl
game fowl
growl
guinea fowl
horned owl
howl
jungle fowl
mallee fowl
mixing bowl
neither fish, flesh, nor fowl
night owl
prairie fowl
prowl
screech owl
scrub fowl
sugar bowl
Super Bowl

Synonyms and antonyms of waterfowl in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «waterfowl» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WATERFOWL

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

Translator English - Chinese

水鸟
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aves acuáticas
570 millions of speakers

English

waterfowl
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जलपक्षी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطيور المائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

водоплавающих птиц
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aves aquáticas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জলকুক্কুট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sauvagine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Air terjun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wasservögel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水鳥
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Waterfowl
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủy điểu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீர்வாழ்பறவைகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वॉटरफोनी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

su kuşu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

uccelli acquatici
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wodne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

водоплавних птахів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

păsările de apă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υδρόβια πτηνά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

watervoëls
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vattenfågel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vannfugler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of waterfowl

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WATERFOWL»

The term «waterfowl» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.501 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WATERFOWL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «waterfowl» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «waterfowl» 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 waterfowl

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WATERFOWL»

Discover the use of waterfowl in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to waterfowl and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Hundred Years of Texas Waterfowl Hunting: The Decoys, ...
This book will aid their efforts, along with those of coastal residents, birders, wildlife biologists, conservationists, and all who are interested in the state’s natural history and in championing the preservation of waterfowl and ...
R. K. Sawyer, 2012
2
The Duck Hunter's Book: Classic Waterfowl Stories
This book should have a place in every duck hunter's library--from the novice to the expert.
Lamar Underwood, 2004
3
Painting Waterfowl with J. D. Sprankle
With Curtis Badger's camera following every move, Sprankle demonstrates his technique on 14 waterfowl. Each step is accompanied by explicit captions, and Sprankle's paint mixes are illustrated in accompanying colour charts.
Curtis J. Badger, James D. Sprankle, 1998
4
The Great Gallery of Ducks and Other Waterfowl
LeMaster's classic reference, covering in beautiful detail the habits, appearance, and behavior of 27 species. This volume graces the tables and libraries of countless North American birders, hunters, and biologists.
Richard LeMaster, 1995
5
Diseases of Wild Waterfowl
This second edition of the only reference devoted to diseases of wild waterfowl has been completely revised to include several new viral agents and toxins.
Gary A. Wobeser, 1997
6
Habitat Management for Migrating and Wintering Waterfowl in ...
This important compilation on habitat management for waterfowl throughout North America addresses practicing waterfowl biologists and managers, researchers, and students of waterfowl ecology and management.
Loren M. Smith, Roger L. Pederson, Richard M. Kaminski, 1989
7
Waterfowl ecology and management
This new book represents a major revision of the first edition and addresses all aspects of waterfowl ecology and management under one cover.
Guy A. Baldassarre, Eric G. Bolen, 2006
8
The Ultimate Guide to Calling and Decoying Waterfowl: Tips ...
No waterfowl hunter can afford to be without this complete, up-to-date guidebook.
Monte Burch, 2004
9
Waterfowl of eastern North America
A well-illustrated field guide to the ducks, geese and shorebirds of Eastern North America.
Chris G. Earley, 2005
10
The Complete Guide to Waterfowl Taxidermy: How to Prepare ...
And for these do-it-yourself taxidermists, The Complete Guide to Waterfowl Taxidermy is the perfect book. Written by master taxidermist Todd Triplett, this ultimate guide covers all aspects of the art of waterfowl taxidermy.
Todd Triplett, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WATERFOWL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term waterfowl is used in the context of the following news items.
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Duck numbers hit record high, waterfowl survey shows
A waterfowl survey this spring found a record 49.5 million breeding ducks in North America, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Invasive snails that threaten waterfowl found in new waters
Invasive faucet snails have extended their reach in Wisconsin where a parasite they carry poses a threat to waterfowl, including particularly coots like the one ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
3
Survey of Minnesota's duck population hints at waterfowl hunting …
“We generally expect to see lower duck numbers during dry years,” said Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist, in a news release. “We did see lower mallard ... «Rick Kupchella's BringMeTheNews, Jun 15»
4
Waterfowl banned at state fair due to avian flu concern
Waterfowl have been banned from poultry contests in next month's Delaware State Fair due to concerns about avian flu. The state Department of Agriculture, ... «The News Journal, Jun 15»
5
Idaho to recommend waterfowl ban at county fairs
CALDWELL, Idaho -- Ducks and geese may be missing from Idaho's county fairs as state officials are recommending a ban on waterfowl to fight the spread of ... «KTVB, Jun 15»
6
SD to leave non-resident waterfowl licensing mostly unchanged
The Game, Fish and Parks Commission has spoken and there won't be much change in South Dakota's system for doling out non-resident waterfowl hunting ... «The Capital Journal, Jun 15»
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Avian flu risk: Waterfowl to stay home from fair in Missoula this summer
It's a good idea to keep waterfowl away from public shows rather than chickens, because waterfowl tend not to show signs of infection. Chickens and turkeys “will ... «The Missoulian, May 15»
8
Bodies of 600 Dead Waterfowl Discovered at ND Lake
The department says the deaths are the result of avian cholera, a bacteria that spreads where waterfowl gather in large numbers. The department's wildlife ... «KXNet.com, Apr 15»
9
Carolinas Waterfowl Rescue helps with SC cockfighting bust
The Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, based in Indian Trail, helped in the raid and ... Santaniello volunteers with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue and helped in the raid. «WCNC, Mar 15»
10
DEC seeks hunter comments on waterfowl season dates
New York is divided into five waterfowl hunting zones, with each zone recently appointing a task force to get recommendations for season dates, which must fall ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Waterfowl [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/waterfowl>. May 2024 ».
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