Any one numerous species of singing birds of the genus Alauda and allied genera (family Alaudidæ). They mostly belong to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In America they are represented by the shore larks, or horned larks, of the genus Otocoris. The true larks have holaspidean tarsi, very long hind claws, and, usually, dull, sandy brown colors.

any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing

any carefree episode

To jump a fence unnecessarily when hounds are not running. Considered very bad form, and the source of a surprising number of accidents.

To lark in the hunting field is to jump fences when hounds are not running; or to do it on your way home unnecessarily. Usually frowned upon unless you simply have to jump to get from one field to the next.

A frolic; a jolly time.

To sport; to frolic.

North American yellow-breasted songbirds

small songbirds resembling larks

play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"

The Lark is a two-person, non-trapeze sailing dinghy, designed in 1966 by Michael Jackson (who was also responsible for many National 12 and Merlin Rocket designs). All Larks are made of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP). In the United States, Larks are sailed at several east coast universities, including Tufts and Bowdoin.

a media slut with a preference for animation and subtitles

also called a morning person or morning lark; a person who prefers go to bed early in the evening and rise early in the morning. This tendency becomes more common in the elderly.

youth, joy, vigor; often used in pairs to represent the young couple

a symbol of high intellectual goals

To catch larks; as, to go larking.