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jacksnipe — [jak′snīp΄] n. pl. jacksnipes or jacksnipe [ JACK + SNIPE] 1. a small snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) of the Old World 2. any of several similar American birds, as the pectoral sandpiper … English World dictionary
Jacksnipe — Jack snipe , n. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A small European snipe ({Limnocryptes gallinula}); called also {judcock}, {jedcock}, {juddock}, {jed}, and {half snipe}. (b) A small American sandpiper ({Tringa maculata}); called also {pectoral sandpiper}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jacksnipe — Grass Grass, n. [OE. gras, gres, gers, AS, gr[ae]s, g[ae]rs; akin to OFries. gres, gers, OS., D., G., Icel., & Goth. gras, Dan. gr[ae]s, Sw. gr[aum]s, and prob. to E. green, grow. Cf. {Graze}.] 1. Popularly: Herbage; the plants which constitute… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jacksnipe — Sandpiper Sand pi per, n. 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small limicoline game birds belonging to {Tringa}, {Actodromas}, {Ereunetes}, and various allied genera of the family {Tringid[ae]}. [1913 Webster] Note: The most important… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jacksnipe — /jak snuyp /, n., pl. (esp. collectively) jacksnipe, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) jacksnipes. 1. Also called half snipe. a small, short billed snipe, Limnocryptes minimus, of Europe and Asia. 2. any of several related snipes.… … Universalium
Jacksnipe (dinghy) — Infobox Sailboat Specifications numberofcrew = 2 loa= 15 ft 6 in (4.72 m) lwl= 14 ft 6 in (4.42 m) beam=4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) draft= Centreboard up 4 in (0.1 m), down 3 ft 8 in (1.12 m) hull=180 lb (81.6 kg) mainsailandjib=128 ft² (11.9 m²… … Wikipedia
jacksnipe — n. a small snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus … Useful english dictionary
Jack Snipe (disambiguation) — Jacksnipe can refer to:* Jack Snipe, bird Lymnocryptes minimus * Jacksnipe (dinghy), boat … Wikipedia
grass snipe — Jacksnipe Jack snipe , n. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A small European snipe ({Limnocryptes gallinula}); called also {judcock}, {jedcock}, {juddock}, {jed}, and {half snipe}. (b) A small American sandpiper ({Tringa maculata}); called also {pectoral sandpiper} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
half snipe — Jacksnipe Jack snipe , n. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A small European snipe ({Limnocryptes gallinula}); called also {judcock}, {jedcock}, {juddock}, {jed}, and {half snipe}. (b) A small American sandpiper ({Tringa maculata}); called also {pectoral sandpiper} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
