<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>(plural: squabs, squab)<ul><li>A nestling pigeon, especially a domesticated one raised to an age of about 30 days for its flesh.</li><li>Cooking: The flesh of the squab, used as food. Example: "Our squab was served with a butter and raisin sauce."</li><li>A short, stout person.</li><li>A thickly stuffed, soft cushion.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Short and thick or broad.</li><li>(of a bird) Unfledged or newly hatched.</li></ul>