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Grebe

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Translation of "grebe" into Russian

grebe
Noun
raiting
UK
/ɡriːb/
US
/ɡrib/
grebes pl
The grebe is a skilled diver, often seen in lakes and ponds.
Поганка - искусный ныряльщик, часто встречается в озерах и прудах.

Definitions

grebe
Noun
raiting
UK
/ɡriːb/
US
/ɡrib/
Any of various small to medium-sized diving birds of the family Podicipedidae, noted for their lobed toes and excellent swimming and diving abilities, typically inhabiting freshwater lakes and ponds.
A pied-billed grebe floated quietly in the middle of the lake.
grebe
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ɡriːb/
US
/ɡrib/
Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to a grebe.
Grebe feathers are exceptionally water-repellent.

Idioms and phrases

great crested grebe
The great crested grebe is known for its elaborate mating display.
поганка-шилохвость
Поганка-шилохвость известна своим сложным брачным танцем.
grebe colony
A large grebe colony nests here every spring.
колония поганок
Здесь каждую весну гнездится большая колония поганок.
horned grebe
The horned grebe can be found in northern wetlands.
чомга или рогатая поганка
Рогатую поганку можно встретить в северных болотах.
pied-billed grebe
The pied-billed grebe is a small, shy bird.
пестроносая поганка
Пестроносая поганка — маленькая и пугливая птица.
red-necked grebe
We spotted a red-necked grebe near the lake shore.
красношейная поганка
Мы заметили красношейную поганку у берега озера.

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