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roost

ruːst

noun

grzęda

ˈɡʐɛnda· rzeczownik
Also
noclegowisko(n)
Definition

A place where birds, especially domestic fowls, regularly settle or congregate to rest at night.

Examples
The chickens returned to their roost as dusk fell.
Kury wróciły na swoją grzędę, gdy zapadł zmierzch.
The bats flew out from their roost in the cave.
Nietoperze wyleciały ze swojego noclegowiska w jaskini.
Synonyms
perchnestresting place
Collocations
chicken roostbat roostcome home to roost

verb

grzędować

ɡʐɛnˈdɔvat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
nocowaćsiadać na grzędzie
Definition

(Of a bird or bat) to settle or congregate for rest or sleep.

Examples
The pigeons roost on the roof of the old building.
Gołębie grzędują na dachu starego budynku.
Birds often roost in trees at night.
Ptaki często nocują na drzewach w nocy.
Synonyms
perchsettlerest
Collocations
birds roostroost in treesroost together
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