owl
(aʊl )
Word forms: owls
1. countable noun B2
An owl is a bird with a flat face, large eyes, and a small sharp beak. Most owls obtain their food by hunting small animals at night.
2. See also night owl
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Idioms:
a night owl
someone who regularly stays up late at night, or prefers to work late at night
The street noise and late-night parties make this hotel a haven for night owls.
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Translations:
Chinese: 猫头鹰
Japanese: フクロウ
- toboggan
- to boot
- to box someone's ears
- to break cover
- to break even
- to break new ground
- to break ranks
- to break someone's heart
- to break the back of sth
- to break the bank
- to break the ice
- to break wind
- to breathe a sigh of relief
- to breathe a sigh of relief
- to bring something alive
- to bring something to bear
- to bring sth to mind
- to bring the house down
- to bring up the rear
- to burn something to the ground
- to burn the candle at both ends
- to burn the midnight oil
- to burst into flames
- to bury the hatchet
- to bust a gut