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fledged

/flɛdʒd/

Meanings
verb
To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.

Examples :

"The mother robin fledged her chicks in the nest until they were strong enough to fly away. "
animal bird biology nature

Related Words

Illustration feathers

feathers noun

/ˈfɛðərz/

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration finally

finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

Illustration furnished

furnished verb

/ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/

To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

"My grandmother furnished her new apartment with comfortable chairs and a stylish sofa. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration decorate

decorate verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration dragonfly

dragonfly noun

/ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/

An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

"A bright blue dragonfly landed on the flower in my garden. "

Illustration unfolding

unfolding verb

/ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ/

To undo a folding.

"to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully"

Illustration nestlings

nestlings noun

/ˈnɛstlɪŋz/

A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.

"The mother robin diligently brought worms back to the nest for her hungry nestlings. "

Illustration feathered

feathered verb

/ˈfɛðərd/ /ˈfɛðəd/

To cover or furnish with feathers.

"The birdwatcher carefully feathered the small, empty nest with soft downy feathers. "

Illustration covered

covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."