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Definition of catbird noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

catbird

noun
 
/ˈkætbɜːd/
 
/ˈkætbɜːrd/
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  1. a North American bird with dark grey or black feathers, a long tail and a call that sounds like a catTopics Birdsc1
Idioms
be in the catbird seat
  1. to have an advantage over other people or be in control of a situation
    • Canada is in the catbird seat as an energy powerhouse.
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