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The turkey walked across the farmyard.
What does Turkey mean?
a large bird, or meat from that bird.
Dictionary definition
A turkey is a large bird with a fan-shaped tail, and the word can also mean meat from that bird.
Example sentences
Turkey in a sentence
medium
Wild turkeys can run quickly and fly short distances.
hard
The report explained how a turkey uses its feathers and calls to communicate.
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Practice 1
What does turkey mean?
Turkey means a large bird, or meat from that bird
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to turkey?
Bird is close in meaning when talking about a feathered animal
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The wild ____ crossed the field near the trees.
Turkey best completes the sentence.
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tur · kee · strongest beat: tur
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WordTurkey.
Partnoun.
MeaningTurkey means a large bird, or meat from that bird.
ExampleExample: The turkey walked across the farmyard.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- tur · kee
- Strongest beat
- tur
- Ending
- kee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tur.
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Turkey word family
Base word
turkey
noun
turkey
A large bird or the meat from that bird.
noun
turkeys
More than one turkey.
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Hint for students
A turkey is a large bird. The word can also mean meat from that bird.
Common mix-up
Turkey with a capital T is a country, but turkey with a small t is usually the bird or its meat.
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Write one sentence that shows turkey without using the word turkey. Model sentence: The large bird gobbled loudly and spread its tail feathers. Clue words: large bird, gobbled, tail feathers Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the bird or the food from that bird?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The turkey spread its tail feathers in the yard." Why does turkey fit better than chicken?
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