birdlike
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of birdlike
Example Sentences
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But Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, wants people to know that today’s bipedal robots with powerful birdlike legs go way beyond “back flips and making coffee.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He is often drawn to physically resemble a penguin, dressed in a formal suit with a long birdlike nose, shuffling with a bit of a waddle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
The researchers identified them as the birdlike raptor Citipes elegans; both lacked growth marks on the bones and so were probably less than 1 year old, weighing as much as a modern-day turkey.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 7, 2023
The name stems from their majestic size, angular wings and birdlike flight.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
When I first saw her shoot during Dauntless training, she looked awkward, birdlike.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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