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sky·lark
(skī′lärk′)n.
Any of several larks of the genus Alauda of Eurasia and Africa, especially A. arvensis, having brownish plumage and noted for singing while in flight.
intr.v. sky·larked, sky·lark·ing, sky·larks
To play actively and boisterously; frolic.
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skylark
(ˈskaɪˌlɑːk)n
1. (Animals) an Old World lark, Alauda arvensis, noted for singing while hovering at a great height
2. (Animals) any of various Australian larks
vb
(intr) informal to romp or play jokes
ˈskyˌlarker n
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sky•lark
(ˈskaɪˌlɑrk)n.
1. a brown-speckled Eurasian lark, Alauda arvensis, famed for its melodious song.
v.i. 2. to frolic; sport.
[1680–90]
sky′lark`er, n.
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skylark
Past participle: skylarked
Gerund: skylarking
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Noun | 1. | ![]() lark - any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing Alauda, genus Alauda - type genus of the Alaudidae: skylarks |
Verb | 1. | skylark - play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom" play - be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children; "The kids were playing outside all day"; "I used to play with trucks as a little girl" |
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Translations
чучулига
alaŭdo
kiuru
mezei pacsirta
alauda
vieversys
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