egg-bound
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Young hens are often affected by becoming egg-bound; that is; they are unable to force the passage of the egg from the ovary to the nest.
From Profitable Squab Breeding by Dare, Carl
If she is egg-bound, the egg can be felt.
From Profitable Squab Breeding by Dare, Carl
I'll do my best, for you've worked well on the whole, and I shan't forget that Orpington hen you saved when she was egg-bound.
From Joanna Godden by Kaye-Smith, Sheila
Some stood apparently egg-bound, others hurried away, doubtless to procure assistance.
From Berry And Co. by Yates, Dornford
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