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Nestling

noun

/ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Meaning

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

a young bird that has not yet left the nest

The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.

The nestling waited for its parent to bring food.

chick, baby bird, fledgling, hatchling

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chick, baby bird, fledgling

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chick, fledgling, hatchling, baby bird

adult bird, mature bird, grown bird

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adult bird, mature bird

Entry 2

adult bird, grown bird

hungry nestling, baby nestling, nestling care, nestling feeding, tiny nestling, helpless nestling

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hungry nestling, baby nestling, nestling care, nestling feeding

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tiny nestling, hungry nestling, helpless nestling

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation or organization is governed.