squab

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее жирный, пухлый или приземистый; также исторически использовалось для описания молодого голубя. В современном английском используется редко.

An obsolete adjective meaning fat, plump, or squat; also used historically to describe a young pigeon. Now rarely used in modern English.

1. Short and fatC1informalbritish

   Describes a person or animal that is short and plump in a somewhat awkward way.

   Короткий и толстый

   • The squab little man waddled across the room.
   • She described her pet as a squab, round and fluffy.
   • The cartoon character was drawn as a squab figure for comic effect.

   Synonymschubbydumpyplumppudgyroly-polysquatstubbytubby

   Antonymslankyleanskinnyslenderslimthin

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать мясо молодого голубя, используемое в пищу, мягкий обитый диван или неоперившегося голубя.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to the flesh of a young pigeon used as food, a soft padded sofa, or an unfledged pigeon.

1. Young pigeonC1formal

   A young, unfledged pigeon, often raised for its meat.

   Молодой голубь

   • The chef prepared a dish of roasted squab with herbs.
   • Squab is considered a delicacy in some cuisines.
   • The farmer raised squabs for the local market.

   Synonymssqueaker

2. Meat of a young pigeonC1formal

   The flesh of a young pigeon, suitable for roasting or braising.

   Мясо молодого голубя

   • The restaurant's menu featured squab with a berry sauce.
   • She braised the squab until it was tender.
   • Squab meat is known for its rich, dark flavor.

3. Soft padded sofaC2formalbritish

   A soft, padded sofa or couch, often with a low back.

   Мягкий диван

   • He lounged on the squab in the library.
   • The antique squab was covered in velvet.
   • She bought a comfortable squab for her reading nook.

   Synonymscouchdivansetteesofa