Phrase guide

broken bird

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bird that is unable to fly due to one or both of its wings being broken.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

An unflyable aircraft, particularly one that has been grounded or downed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

A troubled or emotionally fragile person, especially one suffering the aftereffects of a personal trauma.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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