stake-driver en · NOUN
Etymology
From stake + driver; so called because one of its notes resembles the sound made in driving a stake into the mud.
Meanings
- An American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus).
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stake, driver.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stake-drivers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |