Definition of "owl"
Kid-friendly meaning of owl, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "owl" mean?
owl (noun) — a night bird with big eyes that hunts mice and small animals.
Example sentences using "owl"
Grade K–2
An owl hoots at night.
Grade 3–5
An owl can turn its head almost all the way around to look behind itself.
Grade 6–8
An owl flies almost silently because its wing feathers have soft fringes that break up the sound of air rushing past, letting it sneak up on mice in the dark.
Words that rhyme with "owl"
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