1. a small brown game bird with a long bill that lives in wooded areas

Examples

• The hunter spotted a woodcock in the dense forest.
• Woodcocks use their long bills to probe for worms in soft soil.
• The American woodcock is known for its elaborate mating display.
• We heard the distinctive call of a woodcock at dusk.
• The woodcock’s camouflaged feathers help it blend into the forest floor.
• Birdwatchers often have difficulty spotting the elusive woodcock.