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What is auk? What does auk mean?

auk is generally defined as a type of seabird

auk Definition

An auk is a black and white seabird that is part of the family Alcidae. There are several different species of auk, including the puffin, razorbill, and guillemot. Some key characteristics of the auk include:

  • Small to medium-sized birds, typically ranging from 20 to 45 cm in length
  • Black and white plumage, with some species having distinct markings such as a white face mask or a colorful beak
  • Strong swimmers and divers, with the ability to stay underwater for several minutes at a time
  • Typically found in coastal regions of the northern hemisphere, particularly in the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans

Examples Using auk in a sentence

  1. We saw a group of auks diving for fish off the coast of Iceland.
  2. The puffin is a type of auk that is known for its colorful beak.
  3. Guillemots are a type of auk that are often found nesting on rocky cliffs.
  4. The auk population has been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and overfishing.
  5. Auks are often preyed upon by larger seabirds such as gulls and skuas.
  6. Many species of auk are able to fly, but they are not particularly strong fliers and tend to stay close to the water.
  7. The razorbill is a type of auk that is known for its sharp, pointed beak.
  8. Some species of auk, such as the common murre, form large breeding colonies on offshore islands.
  9. While auks are primarily marine birds, they may also be found in freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers.
  10. The extinction of the great auk in the 19th century is often cited as one of the first examples of human-caused extinction of a species.

How much does auk score in a game of Scrabble?

Playing auk scores 7 points in a game of Scrabble. This assumes no use of double or triple word or letter multipliers, and no wildcards

How many points is auk worth in Words With Friends?

If you play the word auk in Words With Friends, it scores 8 points. Playing on a triple word score, this would be 24 points.

What's another way to say auk? What are its synonyms?

How else can you write auk? In our thesaurus we found there are 0 synonyms of auk.

How may anagrams can you make from auk?

There are 0 anagrams of auk.

What words can you unscramble using the letters in auk?

There are 2 words that can be unscrambled or created from the letters in auk. These include :

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What other words can be made from using the letters in auk?

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