nighthawk
nighthawk · nighthawks
A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeusA nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
UK/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/US/ˈnaɪthɑk/
Значение
значений: 5(Британия, региональное)A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
(США)A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
a person who likes to be active late at night
A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
(Japan, историческое)An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.
Переводы
языков: 3Происхождение
From night + hawk.From night + hawk.
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Формы
мн. число: nighthawks| Ед. число | nighthawk |
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правильный
Синонимы
синонимов: 6person who remains awake and active during the night:night owlnight person
Близкие по смыслу
- mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker:bullbatmosquito hawk
- a person who likes to be active late at night:night owlnightbird
Однокоренные
связанных слов: 1Производныеnighthawking