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Meaning of "woodcock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WOODCOCK

woodcock  [ˈwʊdˌkɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOODCOCK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Woodcock 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 WOODCOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

woodcock

Woodcock

The woodcocks are a group of seven or eight very similar living species of wading birds in the genus Scolopax. Only two woodcocks are widespread, the others being localized island endemics. Most are found in the Northern Hemisphere but a few range into the Greater Sundas, Wallacea and New Guinea. Their closest relatives are the typical snipes of the genus Gallinago.

Definition of woodcock in the English dictionary

The first definition of woodcock in the dictionary is an Old World game bird, Scolopax rusticola, resembling the snipe but larger and having shorter legs and neck: family Scolopacidae, order Charadriiformes. Other definition of woodcock is a related North American bird, Philohela minor. Woodcock is also a simpleton.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WOODCOCK


angakok
ˈæŋɡəˌkɒk
angekok
ˈæŋɡəˌkɒk
bibcock
ˈbɪbˌkɒk
blackcock
ˈblækˌkɒk
coldcock
ˈkəʊldˌkɒk
gamecock
ˈɡeɪmˌkɒk
gorcock
ˈɡɔːˌkɒk
haycock
ˈheɪˌkɒk
Hitchcock
ˈhɪtʃˌkɒk
meacock
ˈmiːˌkɒk
monocoque
ˈmɒnəˌkɒk
moorcock
ˈmʊəˌkɒk
peacock
ˈpiːˌkɒk
petcock
ˈpɛtˌkɒk
poppycock
ˈpɒpɪˌkɒk
seacock
ˈsiːˌkɒk
shuttlecock
ˈʃʌtəlˌkɒk
spatchcock
ˈspætʃˌkɒk
stopcock
ˈstɒpˌkɒk
weathercock
ˈwɛðəˌkɒk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOODCOCK

woodburytype
woodcarver
woodcarving
woodchat
woodchat shrike
woodchip
woodchips
woodchop
woodchopper
woodchuck
woodcraft
woodcraftsman
woodcut
woodcutter
woodcutting
wooded
wooden
Wooden Horse
wooden Indian
wooden leg

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOODCOCK

acock
Alcock
ball cock
ballcock
battledore and shuttlecock
billycock
cock
escape cock
fighting cock
go off at half-cock
half-cock
Hancock
heath cock
John Hancock
Leacock
re-cock
Scotch woodcock
storm-cock
turkey cock
uncock

Synonyms and antonyms of woodcock in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «woodcock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOODCOCK

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

Translator English - Chinese

伍德科克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

becada
570 millions of speakers

English

woodcock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वुडकॉक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ودكوك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вальдшнеп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galinhola
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বনকুক্কুট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bécasse des bois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Woodcock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Waldschnepfe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウッドコック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멧 도요
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Woodcock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim mo nhát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உட்காக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाकूडकाक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çulluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

beccaccia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

słonka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вальдшнеп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sitarul de pădure
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπεκάτσας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Woodcock
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

morkulla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rugde
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of woodcock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODCOCK»

The term «woodcock» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.949 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODCOCK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOODCOCK»

Discover the use of woodcock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to woodcock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Book of Woodcock Hunting
A thorough, practical guide to woodcock hunting.
Frank Woolner, 2000
2
Woodcock-Johnson III: Reports, Recommendations, and Strategies
WJ III examiners will find this volume invaluable in preparing psychoeducational reports about children's abilities, and teachers and educational therapists will find it helpful in converting recommendations into measurable goals and ...
Nancy Mather, Lynne E. Jaffe, 2002
3
A New Latin Syntax
This book gives a historical account of the chief Latin constructions, aiming to equip students to interpret texts as well as to write correct Latin.
E. C. Woodcock, 1959
4
Team Metrics: Resources for Measuring and Improving Team ...
Now youre wondering How do we know how well were doing? This book answers the question. Team Metrics contains a collection of tried-and-tested metrics that provide a valid framework for assessing the key areas of teamwork effectiveness.
Mike Woodcock, Dave Francis, 2008
5
Me & Phar Lap: The Remarkable Life of Tommy Woodcock
Tommy Woodcock spent a long lifetime with horses, but is best remembered, and loved, as the young man who strapped and looked after Australia's legendary racehorse, Phar Lap.
‎2011
6
Peter Carey
Bruce Woodcock. Acknowledgements. I would like to thank to the following for their help and advice: Peter Carey for reading and commenting on parts of the manuscript; the Department of English and the School of Arts at Hull University for ...
Bruce Woodcock, 2003
7
Catholics and Contraception: An American History
Tentler draws on evidence from pastoral literature, sermons, lay writings, private correspondence, and interviews with fifty-six priests ordained between 1938 and 1968, concluding, "the recent history of American Catholicism... can only be ...
Leslie Woodcock Tentler, 2004
8
Deafened People: Adjustment and Support
It is estimated that there are currently 1.9 million deafened adults living in North America?people who could once hear but have become. An invaluable guide to self-help techniques of proven value to deafened people.
Kathryn Lee Woodcock, Miguel Oswald Aguayo, 2000
9
Fifty Activities for Team Building
Volume 2 offers 50 additional activities for team development and provides skills practice on cooperation, balancing roles, and defining team objectives and goals.
Glenn Parker, Mike Woodcock, Richard P. Kropp, Jr., 1989
10
Bulk Solids Handling: An Introduction to the Practice and ...
Overall, the authors have succeeded in their objective to design the book as a practical source of reference for plan and process engineers, designers, project and maintenance engineers in industries where particulate or granular materials ...
C.R. Woodcock, J.S. Mason, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOODCOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term woodcock is used in the context of the following news items.
1
University of Arkansas scientists study woodcock migrations
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Biologists at the University of Arkansas are using a federal grant to track the migration of the familiar American woodcock, a bird ... «THV 11, Jul 15»
2
Wisconsin DNR wild turkey biologist leaves for grouse, woodcock job
Walter has left the DNR to work as a regional wildlife biologist for the American Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. His departure comes as ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Grueling questioning for Dr. Jonathan Woodcock ends the week in …
District Attorney George Brauchler's feisty style shifted toward frustration and even anger during his re-cross of defense expert Dr. Jonathan Woodcock in the ... «The Denver Channel, Jun 15»
4
Dr. Jonathan Woodcock testifies that Aurora theater shooting …
The DA also questioned how rarely Woodcock testifies in trials and how infrequently he has works published in journals. The doctor explained the latter by ... «The Denver Channel, Jun 15»
5
FURNESS: John Woodcock retains Barrow and Furness seat for …
JOHN Woodcock has described winning a second term as MP for Barrow and Furness as “the proudest moment of my working life". But the Labour candidate ... «The Westmorland Gazette, May 15»
6
Director of SEC's Fort Worth office, David Woodcock, resigns
David Woodcock is the new Regional Director of the Fort Worth Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Photograph in his office on ... «Dallas Morning News, Apr 15»
7
Judge urges parties in Bucksport mill suit, potential buyers 'to sit …
U.S. District Court Judge John Woodcock said that either U.S. Magistrate Judge John Nivison or U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Louis Kornreich could act as mediators ... «Bangor Daily News, Jan 15»
8
Part of Woodcock Drive to be made one way to ease Tuggeranong …
Authorities will close part of Woodcock Drive to southbound traffic on Thursday morning, opening both lanes to northbound commuters in an attempt to ease ... «The Canberra Times, Jan 15»
9
ABs prop Tony Woodcock out for rest of season
The All Blacks will have to box on this year without veteran loosehead prop Tony Woodcock who will miss the rest of the season to go under the knife for ... «Stuff.co.nz, Aug 14»
10
Tony Woodcock injury offers up 'valuable time'
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen appears resigned to losing test veteran Tony Woodcock for the rest of 2014 - though he believes there is a significant upside to ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 14»

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