squab
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Synonyms: squib, squad, squat, quab, squaw, squam, squa, sqab, suab
Antonyms: squib, squad, squat, quab, squaw, squam, squa, sqab, suab
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Noun
- {{lb|en|countable|sometimes|attributive}} A [[fledgling]] (young) bird.
- {{senseid|en|Q7581884}} {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[meat]] of a young dove or pigeon, typically under four weeks old, used as food.
- {{lb|en|countable}} A thick [[cushion]], especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.
- {{lb|en|countable}} A person of a [[short]], [[fat]] figure.
Verb
- {{lb|en|obsolete}} To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke.
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To furnish with squabs, or cushions.
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[stuff]] thickly and [[sew]] through, the [[stitch]]es being concealed by buttons, etc.
Adjective
- Fat; thick; plump; bulky.
- Unfledged; unfeathered.
- Curt; abrupt.
- Shy; coy.
Adverb
- {{lb|en|slang}} With a heavy fall; [[plump]].
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