chick

n. a baby bird, especially a young chicken.

n. a young bird, particularly a domestic fowl in its early stages of development.

“The children watched the tiny chick break out of its eggshell.”

“The hen remained protective of her chicks, guiding them through the tall grass to search for insects.”

n. a friendly fighter plane.

n. a code word used by pilots to refer to a friendly fighter aircraft.

“The pilot confirmed he had a chick on his right wing.”

“Radio chatter confirmed that the chicks were returning to the carrier after completing their patrol of the sector.”

Technical · Slang

n. a screen or blind made of thin bamboo, used in India and Pakistan.

n. a traditional screen or window blind constructed from finely slit bamboo and twine.

“They lowered the chick to keep the afternoon sun out of the veranda.”

“The traditional bungalow featured heavy bamboo chicks that allowed the breeze to pass through while blocking the intense glare of the midday sun.”

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