squab

skwɑb
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Translation of squab into Russian,

Noun

1.

bird

young pigeon or dove, especially one that has not yet flown
  • The nest was filled with squabs just beginning to feather.Гнездо было заполнено птенцами, которые только начинали оперяться
2.

cooking

US
meat from a young pigeon or dove
US
  • They served roasted squab at the dinner.На ужин подали жареного голубя.

Adjective

appearance

Dated
short and fat in appearance
Dated
коренастый пухлый pukhlyyтолстенький
  • The squab puppy waddled across the room.Толстенький щенок переваливался через комнату.
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  • squab: young pigeon or dove, especially one that has not yet flown
    (bird) птенец
  • squab: meat from a young pigeon or dove
    (cooking) голубь
  • squab: thick flat cushion for a seat
    (furniture) подушка

Synonyms and analogies of squab in English

Examples of squab in a sentence

  • Squabs are often used in gourmet cooking.
  • The chef prepared a delicious squab salad.
  • Squab is often considered a delicacy in gourmet restaurants.
  • The squab needed to be reupholstered after years of use.
  • He chose a squab that matched the sofa's fabric.
  • In school, she was self-conscious about being a squab.

Translations of "squab" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
птенецnm. - ptenets

She noticed the squab trembling slightly in the early morning chill.

Она заметила, как птенец слегка дрожал в утренней прохладе.

сиденьеnn. - siden'ye

The old chair needed a new squab to make it comfortable for guests.

Старому креслу нужен был новый сиденье, чтобы сделать его удобным для гостей.

голубьnm. - golub'

We made your favorite meal- roast squab with a burgundy pine-nut reduction and truffle risotto.

Жареный голубь с бургером ди пана и ризотто с трюфелями.

Adjective
пухлыйadj. - pukhly

The squab couch was perfect for lounging during the weekend.

Пухлый диван был идеальным местом для отдыха на выходных.

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squab: Examples and translations in context

They discovered a squab in the branch, chirping for its mother.

Они обнаружили птенца на ветке, который пищал в поисках матери.

He watched the squab take its first wobbly steps on the ground.

Он наблюдал, как птенец делает первые неуверенные шаги на земле.

The squab, although small, was full of energy and curiosity.

Птенец, хоть и маленький, был полон энергии и любопытства.

A squab usually has a delicate appearance, signaling its recent hatching.

Птенец обычно имеет нежный вид, указывающий на его недавнее рождение.

Their nest was home to a lively squab eagerly awaiting food.

В их гнезде жил бойкий птенец, с нетерпением ожидающий еду.

After days of waiting, a squab finally emerged from the hidden nest.

После нескольких дней ожидания птенец наконец появился из скрытого гнезда.

I learned that a squab is often considered a delicacy in various cuisines.

Я узнал, что птенец часто считается деликатесом в различных кухнях.

A squab sat alone on the rooftop, surveying the bustling city street.

Птенец сидел один на крыше, рассматривая оживленную городскую улицу.

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