유럽과 아시아 원산의 사회성이 강한 명조로, 대개 어두운 색의 무지갯빛 깃털을 가진 새.
A gregarious Old World songbird with a straight bill and typically dark, iridescent plumage.
예문:
"A massive flock of starlings performed a mesmerizing murmuration in the evening sky."
"The common starling is known for its ability to mimic various sounds, including human speech."
교각을 수류나 부유물로부터 보호하기 위해 그 주변에 박아 넣은 말뚝이나 구조물.
A protective structure or pile driven into the ground around a bridge pier to shield it from water currents or ice.
예문:
"Engineers inspected the wooden starlings to ensure the bridge foundation remained secure against the spring floods."
"The old stone bridge was reinforced with new steel starlings to prevent erosion from the strong river current."