darter

UK
/ˈdɑːtə/
US
/ˈdɑrtər/

Translations

darternoun
darters
pl
UK
/ˈdɑːtə/
US
/ˈdɑrtər/
The darter is a bird known for its long neck and ability to swim underwater.
Змеешейка — это птица, известная своей длинной шеей и способностью плавать под водой.
Additional translations
Synonyms
darting bird
water bird
darteradjective
UK
/ˈdɑː.tə/
US
/ˈdɑr.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to darters (birds, fish, insects, etc.).

Definitions

darternoun
A type of bird, also known as an anhinga, that is found in warm, shallow waters and is known for its long neck and ability to swim with its body submerged.
The darter perched on a branch, drying its wings in the sun after a morning of fishing.
A person or thing that moves quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.
The darter in the race surprised everyone with his sudden burst of speed.
A small, brightly colored freshwater fish found in North America, belonging to the family Percidae.
The aquarium was filled with various species of darters, each displaying vibrant colors.
Any of various small slender dragonflies of the genus Sympetrum, commonly found in Europe and Asia.
The meadow was alive with red darters hovering over the grass.
darteradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a darter, especially a darter fish, bird, or dragonfly; used before another noun.
Scientists conducted a survey of darter populations in the river.