Word: SQUAB
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Definition of SQUAB
- (sometimes attributive) A baby pigeon, dove, or chicken.
- The meat of such a baby bird used as food.
- A baby rook.
- To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke.
- To furnish with squabs, or cushions.
- To stuff thickly and sew through, the stitches being concealed by buttons, etc.
- Fat; thick; plump; bulky.
- Unfledged; unfeathered.
"a squab pigeon"
- Clumsy.
- With a heavy fall; plump.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "squab" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "squab" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SQUAB a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in SQUAB? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SQUAB:
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