nestling
nestling
young bird in nest
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nestling with English translation
nestling usage examples
The nestling waited silently for its parent to return with food.
Птенец молча ждал, когда родитель вернётся с едой.
A nestling nestled under the warm feathers of the adult bird.
Птенец устроился под тёплыми перьями взрослой птицы.
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nestling belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
nestling synonyms
What's the difference between nestling / chick / fledgling / hatchling
Common, general and often informal term for a young bird (especially poultry); broader than 'nestling'.
The hen guarded her chicks in the yard.
A young bird that has left the nest or is learning to fly; typically older than a nestling and may be semi-independent.
The fledgling hopped along the branch, practicing short flights between twigs.
A very recently hatched animal (often used for birds and reptiles); emphasizes emergence from the egg rather than nest residence.
The hatchling had damp downy feathers after breaking out of its shell.
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How to pronounce nestling and what this word means
nestling means nestling. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce nestling
/ˈnɛstlɪŋ/
nestling translation
nestling
nestling examples
The nestling waited silently for its parent to return with food.
nestling transcription
/ˈnɛstlɪŋ/, /ˈnɛsəlɪŋ/
Questions about this word
nestling meaning: what does it mean?
young bird in nest
nestling pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
nestling is pronounced as /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
nestling definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The nestling waited silently for its parent to return with food. Translation: Птенец молча ждал, когда родитель вернётся с едой.
Is nestling part of Birds vocabulary?
Yes, nestling can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is nestling part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, nestling can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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