(British) The action of a nighthawker; the practice of metal-detecting late at night to illegally remove artifacts from restricted sites.
(British) The action of a nighthawker; the practice of metal-detecting late at night to illegally remove artifacts from restricted sites.
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(British) A metal detectorist who works illegally at night to remove artefacts from archaeological sites.
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
(UK, regional) A nightjar, especially (Eurasian nightjar).
(US) A New World nightjar of the genus , especially .
The practice of being out late at night, for work or pleasure.
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