Definition

Noun 1. A type of large, crested diving duck that primarily eats fish, characterized by its slender, hooked bill with serrated edges that resemble the teeth of a saw. This physical adaptation helps the bird grip slippery fish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a sawbill diving for fish in the lake.
  • The sawbill is easily identified by its distinctive serrated bill.
  • Unlike dabbling ducks, the sawbill is an expert swimmer and diver.

Advanced Usage

• The term "sawbill" is often used interchangeably with "merganser" in ornithology. It serves as a common name for ducks in the genus and related genera.
  • The Hooded Merganser is a beautiful species of sawbill.

Variants and Related Words

• Merganser (n): The more formal or scientific group name for sawbills.
• Fish-duck (n): Another informal name highlighting its diet.
• Serrated (adj): Having a notched edge like a saw; describes the key feature of the bill.

Synonyms

• Merganser
• Fish duck

Related Phrases

• Hook-billed duck: A descriptive phrase emphasizing another feature of the sawbill's bill shape.
• Diving duck: The broader category to which the sawbill belongs.

Noun

1. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges