Meaning of the word grebe in English

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grebe

US /ɡriːb/
UK /ɡriːb/
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Noun

1.

a diving waterbird of the family Podicipedidae, with a pointed bill and lobed toes, typically having a glossy dark back and a pale underside.

Example:
The grebe gracefully dove beneath the water's surface.
We spotted a pair of grebes nesting by the lake.
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