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Meaning of the word squab in English

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squab

US /skwɑːb/
UK /skwɒb/
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Noun

1.

a young unfledged pigeon

Example:
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The chef prepared a dish with roasted squab.
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The nest contained two tiny squabs.
Synonym:
pigeon chick young pigeon
2.

a thick, soft cushion or pad, typically one forming part of the seat of a chair or sofa

Example:
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The old armchair had a comfortable squab.
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She plumped up the squabs on the sofa.
Synonym:
cushion pad bolster

Adjective

short and fat or plump

Example:
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The baby had a cute, squab appearance.
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His squab fingers struggled with the tiny buttons.
Synonym:
plump chubby stout dumpy rotund
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