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Gizzard

Definition:

A gizzard is a muscular part of a bird's stomach that grinds food, often containing small stones or grit to aid in digestion.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The gizzard of a bird is responsible for grinding its food.
Verb: The bird vigorously gizzarded the seeds to aid in digestion.

Senses:

Sense 1: (Noun) The muscular stomach of a bird that grinds food.
Example sentence: The chicken's gizzard is highly efficient at breaking down tough seeds.
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Sense 2: (Verb) To engage in the act of grinding or mashing food.
Example sentence: The bird gizzarded the gravel to help with the digestion process.

Usages: Popular and Local

Popular Usage: In popular usage, the term "gizzard" typically refers to the muscular stomach of a bird that grinds food.
Example sentence: I watched a nature documentary that explained how a bird's gizzard helps it digest food.
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Local Usage: In some local regions, "gizzard" may also be used figuratively to refer to someone's resolve or determination.
Example sentence: He faced numerous challenges but his gizzard never wavered.
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