robin

noun

rob·in | \ ˈrä-bən

Definition of robin

1a : a small chiefly European thrush (Erithacus rubecula) resembling a warbler and having a brownish-olive back and orangish face and breast

b : any of various Old World songbirds that are related to or resemble the European robin

2 : a large North American thrush (Turdus migratorius) with olivaceous to slate-gray upperparts, blackish head and tail, black and whitish streaked throat, and dull reddish breast and underparts

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Photo: robin van lonkhuijsen/epa-efe/re/Shutterstock Europe’s next step will be arranging trucks, ships and railcars that can be summoned on short notice, officials say. — Daniel Michaels, WSJ, "NATO Dusts Off a Cold War Skill: Moving Troops," 24 Oct. 2018 The winner of each group after three days of round robin advances to the 18-hole single elimination matches. ... — Dennis Manoloff, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers need Kevin Love points vs. Indiana Pacers: DMan chats on 92.3 The Fan," 18 Apr. 2018 There will be a women’s round robin and then an exhibition match as the pros from Heron Bay and Coral Springs Tennis Center will face off against their counterparts at Cypresshead and Parkland Tennis Center. — Wells Dusenbury, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Mother of Parkland shooting victim, Lori Alhadeff to hold fundraiser for Make Schools Safe," 12 Apr. 2018 The robin’s egg blue shutters at the front door open to a foyer and a spiral staircase. — Karen A. Avitabile, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 93 Shunpike Road, Cromwell," 26 Oct. 2017 Theo sets out to help patch up his new friends, a threadbare angel, a rusty tin soldier, a robin that has forgotten how to sing, and a rocking horse with an indiscriminate appetite. — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, "Children’s Books: Season’s Readings," 30 Nov. 2018 The Facebook post shows a red robin flying over Jack's grave. — Caroline Alkire, Good Housekeeping, "Bird Comforts Grieving Mom After She Asked for a "Sign" at Her Son's Grave," 6 Apr. 2017 Expect Kavanaugh to continue to make his round-robin appearances on Capitol Hill, huddling with senators ahead of his confirmation hearing Sept. 4. — Chad Pergram, Fox News, "Government shutdown threat greets Senate's return to DC," 15 Aug. 2018 There are eight groups of four teams who compete in round-robin matchups that will name a winner and a runner-up. — PEOPLE.com, "5 Things to Know About the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia," 14 June 2018

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