English adjective: fledgeling | |||
1. | fledgeling (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers | ||
Samples | A fledgling robin. | ||
Synonyms | fledgling | ||
Similar | fledged, mature | ||
Antonyms | unfledged, immature | ||
English noun: fledgeling | |||
1. | fledgeling (person) any new participant in some activity | ||
Synonyms | entrant, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beginner, initiate, novice, tiro, tyro | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | enlistee, recruit | ||
2. | fledgeling (animal) young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying | ||
Synonyms | fledgling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | young bird | ||