Heligoland trap en · NOUN
Etymology
The first such trap was located at a bird observatory on the island of Heligoland, Germany.
Meanings
- A large, building-sized, funnel-shaped, rigid structure of wire mesh or netting used to catch birds for ornithological study.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heligoland traps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |