Basic Details
Word: Hornbill
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large bird known for its long curved bill, often found in tropical forests.
Synonyms: Tockus, Bucerotidae
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To take one's hornbill: To take a step back and observe a situation carefully before acting. Example: "Before making his decision, he decided to take his hornbill and think it through."
- Make a hornbill of yourself: To embarrass oneself or act foolishly. Example: "During the presentation, he made a hornbill of himself by forgetting his words."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The vibrant colours of the hornbill make it one of the most striking birds in the rainforest.
Example 2: While on a nature walk, we were lucky to spot a hornbill perched on a branch.
Example 3: Hornbills play an essential role in their habitat by helping to disperse seeds throughout the forest.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some hornbill species practice a unique nesting behaviour? The female is sealed inside a tree cavity while nesting, and the male provides her with food until the chicks are ready to leave the nest!
Famous Quote
"The hornbill will soar through the skies with pride, as long as it keeps its head held high." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hornbill" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A large bird with a curved bill
c) A kind of mammal
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A large bird with a curved bill
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hornbill"?
a) Eagle
b) Tockus
c) Sparrow
d) Parrot
Answer: b) Tockus
3. Which sentence uses "hornbill" correctly?
a) The hornbill swims gracefully in the lake.
b) The hornbill displayed its colourful beak while flying above the trees.
c) The hornbill ran swiftly across the field.
d) The hornbill dug a hole in the ground.
Answer: b) The hornbill displayed its colourful beak while flying above the trees.
4. Which idiom means to observe a situation carefully?
a) To take one's hornbill
b) Make a hornbill of yourself
c) To get one's ducks in a row
d) To let the cat out of the bag
Answer: a) To take one's hornbill
5. What is the opposite of "hornbill"?
a) N/A
b) Butterfly
c) Fish
d) Frog
Answer: a) N/A
