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Meaning of "woodpecker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WOODPECKER

woodpecker  [ˈwʊdˌpɛkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOODPECKER

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Woodpecker 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 WOODPECKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

woodpecker

Woodpecker

The woodpeckers, piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers are a family, Picidae, of near-passerine birds. Members of this family are found worldwide, except for Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Madagascar, and the extreme polar regions. Most species live in forests or woodland habitats, although a few species are known to live in treeless areas, such as rocky hillsides and deserts. The Picidae are just one of the eight living families in the order Piciformes. Members of the order Piciformes, such as the jacamars, puffbirds, barbets, toucans, and honeyguides, have traditionally been thought to be very closely related to the woodpeckers, piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers. More recently, DNA sequence analyses have confirmed this view. There are about 200 species and about 30 genera in this family. Many species are threatened or endangered due to loss of habitat or habitat fragmentation. Two species of woodpeckers, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker and the Imperial Woodpecker, have been considered extinct for about 30 years.

Definition of woodpecker in the English dictionary

The definition of woodpecker in the dictionary is any climbing bird of the family Picidae, typically having a brightly coloured plumage and strong chisel-like bill with which they bore into trees for insects: order Piciformes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WOODPECKER


Becker
ˈbɛkə
checker
ˈtʃɛkə
chequer
ˈtʃɛkə
Decker
ˈdɛkə
Dekker
ˈdɛkə
ekka
ˈɛkə
exchequer
ɪksˈtʃɛkə
forechecker
ˈfɔːˌtʃɛkə
lekker
ˈlɛkə
Mecca
ˈmɛkə
Mekka
ˈmɛkə
Necker
ˈnɛkə
oxpecker
ˈɒksˌpɛkə
pecker
ˈpɛkə
Rebecca
rɪˈbɛkə
Rijeka
rɪˈɛkə
spellchecker
ˈspɛlˌtʃɛkə
trekker
ˈtrɛkə
Voortrekker
ˈfʊəˌtrɛkə
wrecker
ˈrɛkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOODPECKER

woodlice
woodlore
woodlot
woodlouse
woodman
woodmeal
woodmen
woodmouse
woodness
woodnote
woodpile
woodprint
woodreeve
woodruff
Woodruff key
woodrush
woods
woodscrew
Woodser
woodshed

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOODPECKER

barred woodpecker
black woodpecker
double-decker
flower-pecker
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greater spotted woodpecker
green woodpecker
hacker
Honecker
lesser spotted woodpecker
nutpecker
quarterdecker
Quebecker
rubbernecker
schmecker
single-decker
spelling checker
sticker
three-decker
tracker

Synonyms and antonyms of woodpecker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «woodpecker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOODPECKER

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

Translator English - Chinese

啄木鸟
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pájaro carpintero
570 millions of speakers

English

woodpecker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कठफोड़वा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نقار الخشب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дятел
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pica-pau
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাঠঠোকরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pic
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Burung beling
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Specht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キツツキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

딱따구리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tukang kayu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim go kiến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரங்கொத்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाकूडतोड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ağaçkakan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

picchio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dzięcioł
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дятел
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ciocănitoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δρυοκολάπτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

houtkapper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hackspett
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hakkespett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of woodpecker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODPECKER»

The term «woodpecker» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.900 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOODPECKER» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOODPECKER»

Discover the use of woodpecker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to woodpecker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Still Life with Woodpecker
It also deals with the problem of redheads. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Tom Robbins, 2003
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Imperial Dreams: Tracking the Imperial Woodpecker Through ...
Now, in Imperial Dreams, Gallagher once again hits the trail, journeying deep into Mexico’s savagely beautiful Sierra Madre Occidental, home to rich wildlife, as well as to Mexican drug cartels, in a perilous quest to locate the most ...
Tim Gallagher, 2013
3
A Stillness in the Pines: The Ecology of the Red-Cockaded ...
"A wonderful book . . . will be enjoyed by anyone with interest in either birds or the impact that humanity is having on its fellow travelers on spaceship earth." —Paul R. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb
Robert W. McFarlane, 1994
4
Downy Woodpecker
One of North America's best recognized species is explored in-depth in this beautifully illustrated book. More than 150 color photos, many of them rare pictures, depict the bird in its natural habitat. Wild Bird Guides.
Gary Ritchison, 1999
5
Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips
I have no doubt that the values and principles he writes about in this inspiring book have been lived out in his life. Tougher than Woodpecker Lips will certainly stretch you and challenge you, but your soul will be infused with new hope.
Al Rudolph, 2008
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Still, Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips
His enthusiasm for living is contagious and evident in both his oral and written words. This book is a must read for anyone looking for practical ways to not only fight the battles of everyday living, but to come out the victor.
Al Rudolph, 2010
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The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
James T. Tanner. and September all showed sigus of molt, but there is not enough material to be able to understand the sequence. The specimen in heaviest molt, collected on August 23 in Florida, had several tail feathers missing, and the ...
James T. Tanner, 2012
8
Population Ecology of the Cooperatively Breeding Acorn ...
This demographic study investigates the complexities of acorn storage and group living in acorn woodpeckers at Hastings Reservation in central coastal California. It is one of the most thorough studies of any avian social system to date.
Walter D. Koenig, 1987
9
Baseball Cards & Professor Woodpecker: Wholesome, Fun ...
Professor Woodpecker in his book on Baseball Cards reminds us of one of the games involving "pitching" the cards. This is where the term "pitcher cards" came in the good old days. The game is simple, economical and loads of fun.
Inc. H & T Imaginations Unlimited, 2008
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The Pileated Woodpecker
Introduces the appearance, habitat, and behavior of the pileated woodpecker, discusses the impact humans have had on the bird and its habitat, and describes a year in the life of the woodpecker.
Seliesa Pembleton, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOODPECKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term woodpecker is used in the context of the following news items.
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See this squirrel ride a woodpecker in perfectly timed photo
The photo is reminiscent of another image that went viral earlier in the spring, showing a baby weasel appearing to “ride” a woodpecker in an attempt to eat it. «The Weather Network, Jun 15»
2
Someone made a mobile game of a weasel riding a woodpecker
In terms of gameplay, Weasel Woodpecker keeps it simple: you control a weasel that jumps on a woodpecker and tries to stay on its back. That said, it's pretty ... «Mashable, Mar 15»
3
Sign appears in Hornchurch Park commemorating woodpecker and …
It brought the internet to a standstill and now the remarkable picture of a woodpecker-riding weasel appears to have its very own commemorative sign. «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
4
Remember the weasel riding a woodpecker? Well now the birds …
The world went crazy for a weasel riding a woodpecker last week, but it seems not all weasel/bird relationships are as harmonious as that one. One weasel ... «Metro, Mar 15»
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'The Russian Woodpecker' Trailer: Chernobyl Conceals Incredible …
The documentary The Russian Woodpecker is named after the Duga, a gigantic radio-transmitter wall that produces a pecking sound, and that technology is just ... «/FILM, Mar 15»
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How that weasel rides woodpecker photo might never have become …
Photographer Martin Le-May explains how his now-famous image of a weasel riding a woodpecker began life as a simple post on a Facebook page accessible ... «Amateur Photographer, Mar 15»
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Woodpecker and weasel photographer: 'I didn't realise images were …
“The bird was about 50m away from us and took off just as I lifted the camera up. Originally, I thought I was just taking a picture of a green woodpecker flying. «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
8
Sundance Film Review: 'The Russian Woodpecker'
A well-deserved Sundance grand jury prizewinner in the World Cinema documentary category, “The Russian Woodpecker” is a complex film about Chernobyl ... «Variety, Feb 15»
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Sundance Review: Mysterious Soviet Conspiracy Documentary …
The endlessly fascinating and sharply bizarre documentary "The Russian Woodpecker" starts out as a nutty conspiracy theory before morphing into a far more ... «Indie Wire, Jan 15»
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Ukraine`s `Russian Woodpecker` takes stab at Putin
"The Russian Woodpecker," screened at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, tells the tale of a Ukrainian artist`s bid to find out what actually caused the ... «Zee News, Jan 15»

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