roost's Usage Examples:

Carmen woke the next morning to the sound of a rooster crowing.

lopping of old trees may remove actual or potential wintering or breeding roost sites.

Better a live chicken than a dead rooster.

When looking to adapt something as a chicken coop it is important to check that it is waterproof, secure and has somewhere for the chickens to roost and lay their eggs.

They are unable to fly till nearly two years old, and continue for a considerable time after taking wing to roost and hunt with their parents.

solan (goose)ge beside of the solan geese that roosted in the crags; and from these an extraordinary income is derived.

roosts at dusk to feed.

Near the gulls, roosted a group of Comb Ducks and behind them a flock of Garganey included some smart drakes.

Posted By: rooster Date Posted: 28 June 2006 at 5:52pm So, so pleased Alex - nearly missed this post.

pipistrelle roosts are found in buildings built in the last 30 years and even multi-storey tower blocks are used by this species.

"The tidal currents, or races, or roost (as some of them are called locally, from the Icelandic) off many of the isles run with enormous velocity, and whirlpools are of frequent occurrence, and strong enough at times to prove a source of danger to small craft.

They are often seen flying together at dusk to reach communal roosts to spend the night.

The chickens went to roost.

Synonyms:

sit down, perch, sit, rest,

Antonyms:

activity, start, disarrange, lie, stand,