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propotrous

Definition:

Adjective:

1. Having a beak or bill specialized for probing or piercing.

2. Adapted for feeding on nectar by having an elongated, slender, or curved beak.

3. Able to extend or protrude one's forward body part.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective Sense 1:

1. The propotrous bill of the hummingbird allows it to reach deep into flowers for nectar.
2. The woodpecker's propotrous beak enables it to probe tree bark for insects.

Adjective Sense 2:

1. The propotrous beak of the sunbird allows it to easily access nectar from long, tubular flowers.
2. The propotrous bill of the hummingbird evolved over time to facilitate efficient nectar extraction.

Adjective Sense 3:

1. The propotrous neck of the turtle helps it extend its head to reach food in the water.
2. Snakes use their propotrous bodies to slither through small openings or narrow gaps.

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