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Vocabulary Entry
turnstone
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of wading bird belonging to the family Scolopacidae, known for its distinctive coloration and behavior near shorelines.
Example Sentences
"The turnstone was searching for food along the rocky shore."
"During migration, many turnstones stop at the wetlands to rest."
"We spotted a turnstone among the other shorebirds at the beach."
V
verb
To turn over or rearrange something.
Example Sentences
"He will turnstone the rocks on the beach to find hidden shells."
"The bird began to turnstone the pebbles in search of insects."
"She decided to turnstone the old magazines to check for anything of interest."