1. plural of auk; small diving seabirds with short wings, found mainly in northern oceans, known for their stocky bodies and ability to swim underwater
Usage: always plural or used as a count noun; common in ornithology and wildlife contexts

Examples

• The auks gathered on the rocky cliffs to nest during breeding season.
• Puffins and razorbills are types of auks found in the Atlantic.
• We spotted several auks diving for fish near the coast.
• The auks' short wings make them excellent swimmers but awkward fliers.
• Auks are adapted to cold ocean waters in the Northern Hemisphere.