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Vocabulary Entry
finch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small songbird from the family Fringillidae, often characterized by a conical bill and a lively song.
Example Sentences
"The finch perched on a branch, singing its cheerful tune."
"I spotted a colorful finch at the bird feeder this morning."
"Many species of finch have adapted to different environments."
V
verb
To catch or confine with a net; to entice or attract (rare usage).
Example Sentences
"They finched the small birds to study their habits."
"The scientist finches the creatures for observation."
"In the past, people would finch fish with nets at the river."