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bat-fowling

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.56 in modern English

Syllables
bat--fowl-ing
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The catching of small birds at night by lighting a fire near their roost, then scaring them awake whereupon they fly towards the flames and can be caught in nets on poles.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

  • "We would so, and then go a-bat-fowling."

Usage

Phrases

bat-fowler

Frequently Paired Words

bat-fowler

Questions

What does bat-fowling mean?
The catching of small birds at night by lighting a fire near their roost, then scaring them awake whereupon they fly towards the flames and can be caught in nets on poles.

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