Definitions

1. noun

A large wading bird with a long, curved beak, typically found in coastal areas and known for its migratory habits.

“The whimbrel’s distinctive call echoed through the marshy wetlands as it searched for food.”

2. verb

To make a whimbrel-like call or noise, often used to describe the sound of a bird in flight.

“The flock of birds whimbrelled overhead, their haunting cries filling the air.”