turnstone / ˈtɜrnˌstoʊn /

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turnstone 的定义

n. 名词 noun
  1. any shorebird of the genus Arenaria, characterized by the habit of turning over stones in search of food.
  2. British. ruddy turnstone.

更多turnstone例句

  1. The turnstone (Strepsilas interpres) arrives in the islands in August after breeding in Alaska.
  2. Although the turnstone and semipalmated plovers are reminiscent, they are quite distinct and not to be confused.
  3. This peculiarity has gained for the Turnstone its trivial name.
  4. The Turnstone changes its haunts but little during the breeding season.
  5. The Turnstone is a restless 88 little creature, ever on the run in quest of food.