owl

noun

\ˈau̇(-ə)l

Definition of owl

: any of an order (Strigiformes) of chiefly nocturnal birds of prey with a large head and eyes, short hooked bill, strong talons, and soft fluffy often brown-mottled plumage

Examples of owl in a Sentence

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Today’s finding, via Chappell Ellison on Twitter, is that a hot naked man chest is acceptable only if accompanied by an owl wearing a hat. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "How Kevin Hart tweeted himself out of a job hosting the Oscars," 8 Dec. 2018 Specifically, Pollard claimed that an attack by an owl led to Kathleen tumbling down the stairs to her death. — refinery29.com, "The Infamous Staircase Owl Theory, Explained," 15 June 2018 Perhaps most bizarrely, in recent years, some argued publicly that Kathleen had been fatally attacked by an owl. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE.com, "The Final Answer to a 16-Year Murder Mystery: Did Noted Novelist Kill His Wife in Their Mansion?," 18 Apr. 2018 Commonly mistaken for owls, the tawny frogmouth has a big mouth and assumes a stick-like posture when threatened. — Clare Ansberry, WSJ, "Sloths Hot, Armadillos Not: Zoos Seek Affection for Overlooked Species," 29 Mar. 2018 Dead trees, also known as snags, provide nesting sites for owls, bats, and squirrels and offer a plethora of insect foods for woodpeckers. — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, "How To Attract Woodpeckers To Your Yard (And Why You'd Want To)," 13 June 2017 An amphitheater hosts a Birds of Prey show, where hawks, owls and other winged predators swoop over the audience. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Bearizona: Top things to do at drive-thru wildlife park in Williams," 12 July 2018 The post has also inspired a slew of responses about what the owls are likely observing. — Christina Capatides, CBS News, "Owls born outside office window are having a hoot staring at workers inside," 19 Apr. 2018 Hawks, falcons, owls and other raptors show off their soaring and hunting skills. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Bearizona: Top things to do at drive-thru wildlife park in Williams," 12 July 2018

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