darter (Meaning)

Wordnet

darter (n)

fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill

a person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly

Webster

darter (n.)

One who darts, or who throw darts; that which darts.

The snakebird, a water bird of the genus Plotus; -- so called because it darts out its long, snakelike neck at its prey. See Snakebird.

A small fresh-water etheostomoid fish. The group includes numerous genera and species, all of them American. See Etheostomoid.

Synonyms & Antonyms of darter

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darter Sentence Examples

  1. The dragonfly, a swift darter, hovered above the pond, searching for prey.
  2. Among the reeds, the darter perched patiently, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
  3. With a sudden flick of its tail, the fish darted away from the darter's sharp beak.
  4. The birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a rare species of darter nesting along the riverbank.
  5. As the sun set, the silhouette of the darter was outlined against the vibrant hues of the evening sky.
  6. With its long neck extended, the darter gracefully glided across the water's surface.
  7. The darter's slender body enabled it to navigate through dense foliage with ease.
  8. In the stillness of the wetlands, the darter's call echoed melodically, a tribute to its solitary nature.
  9. Captivated by the darter's elegance, the photographer aimed to capture its beauty in a series of stunning images.
  10. Despite its diminutive size, the darter was a formidable predator, capable of swiftly capturing its prey with precision.

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The dragonfly, a swift darter, hovered above the pond, searching for prey.

Among the reeds, the darter perched patiently, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

With a sudden flick of its tail, the fish darted away from the darter's sharp beak.

The birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a rare species of darter nesting along the riverbank.