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Heron

noun

/ˈherən/

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish

The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.

wading bird, crane

great heron, blue heron, heron fishing

a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture

The market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company.

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or injury.

a ship or boat powered by steam engines