bird

/bɜrd/
noun
  1. An animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, that usually flies and lays eggs.
    • A robin is a common bird in many gardens.
    • Many birds fly south for the winter to find warmer weather.
    • We watched a bird build its nest in the tree outside our window.
  2. A person, especially one considered in a particular way (often informal).
    • She's a sharp bird who knows exactly what she wants.
    • That bird over there is the new manager.
    • He's a strange old bird who keeps to himself.
  3. A shuttlecock used in badminton.
    • We need a new bird for our badminton game.
    • The bird landed just inside the line for a point.
    • She hit the bird over the net with a powerful smash.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To watch or study birds in their natural environment as a hobby.
    • She loves to bird early in the morning when the forest is quiet.
    • They birded along the coast and spotted several rare species.
    • We plan to bird in the national park this weekend.
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