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  • noun A bird that is unable to fly due to one or both of its wings being broken.
  • noun aviation An unflyable aircraft, particularly one that has been grounded or downed.
  • noun figuratively A troubled or emotionally fragile person, especially one suffering the aftereffects of a personal trauma.

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