uca

/ʌkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of prehistoric Native American tool, often a stone or bone knife.

“The archaeologist discovered an ancient uca buried beneath the earth.”

2. noun

A type of sandpiper, specifically the ruddy turnstone, found in coastal regions.

“During the low tide, we spotted a uca foraging for food on the beach.”

Synonyms

  • stone
  • turnstone

Antonyms

  • none