🇬🇧Level B2
owl
//aʊl//
Pluralowls
Definition
A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a flat face, known for its hooting call.
To remember it
Picture the majestic owl perched on a rooftop, its piercing yellow eyes and feathered body standing out against the city skyline. This vivid image helps you remember 'owl' as a bird of prey with striking features.
Examples
- A1
The owl says hoo.
- A2
I saw an owl in the tree last night.
- B1
Owls hunt at night and have very good eyesight.
- B2
The owl's hoot echoed through the forest, making the hikers feel a bit uneasy.
- C1
With its silent flight and exceptional night vision, the owl is a formidable nocturnal predator.
- C2
Had the owl not been perched so still, we would have missed it entirely in the dim light.
Synonyms
bird of preyraptornight bird
Tags
ornitologíanaturaleza
