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Topic: Animals

honeycomb

IPA: /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/

KK: /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/

noun

Definition: A structure made of hexagonal cells created by bees from wax, used to store honey and their young.

Example: The beekeeper carefully removed the honeycomb from the hive to collect the honey.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a structure that has many small holes or compartments, similar to the pattern found in a honeycomb.

Example: The artist decided to honeycomb the surface of the sculpture to give it a unique texture.

honeycreeper

IPA: /ˈhʌniˌkriːpər/

KK: /ˈhʌniˌkripər/

noun

Definition: A type of small bird that is often brightly colored and has a curved bill, which helps it suck nectar from flowers. These birds are found in tropical regions, especially in Hawaii and parts of America.

Example: The honeycreeper perched on a branch, sipping nectar from the vibrant flowers.

honeyeater

IPA: /ˈhʌniˌiːtə/

KK: /ˈhʌniˌitər/

noun

Definition: A type of bird found mainly in Australia and nearby areas, known for its long tongue that helps it drink nectar from flowers.

Example: The honeyeater perched on a branch, eagerly sipping nectar from the blooming flowers.

honeyguide

IPA: /ˈhʌniˌɡaɪd/

KK: /ˈhʌniˌɡaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of small bird found in tropical regions that helps people or animals find beehives by leading them to the nests.

Example: The honeyguide is known for its unique behavior of guiding humans to honeybee nests.

hoof

IPA: /hʊf/

KK: /huf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To dance or walk, often in a lively or energetic manner.

Example: They decided to hoof it to the concert instead of driving.

noun

Definition: The hard covering on the feet of certain animals, like horses and cows, that protects their toes.

Example: The horse trotted gracefully, its hooves making a rhythmic sound on the ground.

transitive verb

Definition: To strike or trample something with the hard part of a foot of an animal, especially a horse or similar creature.

Example: The horse hoofed the ground in excitement.

hoofbeat

IPA: /ˈhuːfˌbiːt/

KK: /ˈhuːfˌbiːt/

noun

Definition: The noise produced when the foot of a horse or similar animal hits the ground while walking or running.

Example: We could hear the distant hoofbeat of the horses approaching.

hoofed

IPA: //huːft//

KK: /hufd/

adjective

Definition: Describing animals that have hooves, such as horses, cows, and deer.

Example: The hoofed animals grazed peacefully in the meadow.

hoofless

IPA: /ˈhuːfləs/

KK: /ˈhuːfləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing an animal or creature that does not have hooves.

Example: The hoofless animal struggled to walk on the rocky terrain.

hooflike

IPA: /ˈhuːflaɪk/

KK: /ˈhufˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a hoof, which is the hard covering on the feet of some animals like horses and cows.

Example: The animal had hooflike feet that helped it run swiftly across the rocky terrain.

hoofprint

IPA: /ˈhuːfprɪnt/

KK: /ˈhufˌprɪnt/

noun

Definition: A mark left on a surface by the foot of an animal that has hooves, like a horse or cow.

Example: We found a large hoofprint in the mud after the rain.

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