Woodpeckers tapped rhythmically on its sturdy trunk.

Meaning: The woodpeckers used their beaks to make a rhythmic tapping sound on the strong trunk of the tree.

Choice of Words: Woodpeckers are birds with strong beaks that they use to peck at trees. Tapped means to hit something lightly and repeatedly. Rhythmically means in a regular, repeated pattern. Sturdy means strong and solid.

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