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Wordabulary

woodpecker

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A bird with a strong beak that pecks holes in tree trunks to find insects or make a nest.

"We could hear a woodpecker tapping against the old oak tree."

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Which word fits the gap? "We could hear a _____ tapping against the old oak tree."

Answer: woodpecker

In your own words, what does "woodpecker" mean?

A bird with a strong beak that pecks holes in tree trunks to find insects or make a nest.

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