bird's+bill+(noun)

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• bird of prey — noun any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals • Syn: ↑raptor, ↑raptorial bird • Derivationally related forms: ↑raptorial (for: ↑raptor) • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• bird — [ bɜrd ] noun count *** 1. ) an animal covered in feathers, with two wings for flying and a hard pointed mouth called a beak or a bill. Birds build nests, in which female birds lay eggs. 2. ) OLD FASHIONED a particular type of person: She s a… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• bird of prey — ► NOUN (pl. birds of prey) ▪ a bird that feeds on animal flesh, typically having a hooked bill and sharp talons (e.g. an eagle, hawk, or owl) …   English terms dictionary

• bill — I. noun Etymology: Middle English bile, from Old English; akin to Old English bill Date: before 12th century 1. the jaws of a bird together with their horny covering 2. a mouthpart (as the beak of a turtle) that resembles a bird s bill 3. the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• bill — I 1. noun 1) a bill for $60 Syn: invoice, account, statement, list of charges; check, tab; archaic reckoning, score 2) a congressional bill Syn: draft law, proposed piece of legislation, proposal …   Thesaurus of popular words

• bill — Ⅰ. bill [1] ► NOUN 1) a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services. 2) a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. 3) a programme of entertainment at a theatre or cinema. 4) N. Amer. a banknote. 5)… …   English terms dictionary

• bird of prey — noun a bird that feeds on animal flesh and typically has a hooked bill and sharp talons (e.g. an eagle, hawk, or owl); a raptor …   English new terms dictionary

• bill — bill1 noun 1》 a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services. 2》 a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. 3》 a programme of entertainment at a theatre or cinema. 4》 N. Amer. a banknote. 5》 a poster …   English new terms dictionary

• bill — bill1 [ bıl ] noun count *** ▸ 1 amount you owe ▸ 2 paper money ▸ 3 proposal for law ▸ 4 bird s beak ▸ 5 list of concert events ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a written statement showing how much money you owe someone for goods or services you have received:… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• bill — 1 /bIl/ noun (C) 1 PAYMENT a) a written list showing how much you have to pay for services you have received, work that has been done etc (+ for): The bill for the repairs came to $650. | pay/settle a bill: Have you paid the phone bill? b) BrE a… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• bill — I. /bɪl / (say bil) noun 1. an account of money owed for goods or services supplied. 2. a slip or ticket showing the amount owed for goods consumed or purchased, especially in a restaurant. 3. Government a form or draft of a proposed statute… …