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Nighthawk
UK
/ˈnaɪt.hɔːk/
US
/ˈnaɪt.hɔk/
Translation of "nighthawk" into Russian
nighthawk
Noun
UK
/ˈnaɪt.hɔːk/
US
/ˈnaɪt.hɔk/
nighthawk
nighthawks pl
The nighthawk is known for its distinctive call during the night.
Козодой известен своим характерным криком ночью.
ночной ястреб
The nighthawk is a bird that hunts insects at dusk.
Ночной ястреб — это птица, которая охотится на насекомых в сумерках.
Additional translations
ночная птица
ночной охотник
Definitions
nighthawk
Noun
UK
/ˈnaɪt.hɔːk/
US
/ˈnaɪt.hɔk/
A nocturnal bird of the nightjar family, known for its silent flight and camouflaged plumage.
The nighthawk swooped silently through the twilight, hunting for insects.
A person who is habitually active or awake during the night.
As a nighthawk, she often found herself most productive in the quiet hours after midnight.
nighthawk
Verb
UK
/ˈnaɪt.hɔːk/
US
/ˈnaɪt.hɔk/
To stay out or roam about late at night, often seeking companionship or entertainment.
They nighthawked around the city until sunrise.
nighthawk
Adjective
UK
/ˈnaɪt.hɔːk/
US
/ˈnaɪt.hɔk/
Relating to nighthawks or to activity that takes place late at night.
The researchers recorded nighthawk calls during their nocturnal survey.
Idioms and phrases
common nighthawk
The common nighthawk is often seen at dusk.
обыкновенный козодой
Обыкновенного козодоя часто можно увидеть в сумерках.
night-flying nighthawk
A night-flying nighthawk swooped over the field.
козодой, летающий ночью
Козодой, летающий ночью, пронесся над полем.
nighthawk call
We listened to the eerie nighthawk call in the dark.
крик козодоя
Мы слушали загадочный крик козодоя в темноте.
urban nighthawk
The urban nighthawk has adapted to city lights.
городской козодой
Городской козодой приспособился к городским огням.
nighthawk migration
Scientists study nighthawk migration patterns every autumn.
миграция козодоев
Ученые каждую осень изучают модели миграции козодоев.