broken bird
broken bird · broken birds
A bird that is unable to fly due to one or both of its wings being brokenA bird that is unable to fly due to one or both of its wings being broken.
Meaning
3 sensesA bird that is unable to fly due to one or both of its wings being broken.
An unflyable aircraft, particularly one that has been grounded or downed.
(figuratively)A troubled or emotionally fragile person, especially one suffering the aftereffects of a personal trauma.
Forms
plural: broken birds| Singular | broken bird |
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See also
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