1. a small diving bird of the grebe family, especially the little grebe
Usage: British

Examples

• The dabchick disappeared beneath the surface of the pond.
• We spotted a dabchick diving for fish near the reeds.
• The small dabchick built its nest among the water plants.
• A dabchick emerged from the water with a small fish in its beak.
• The dabchick’s distinctive call echoed across the lake.
• Children watched the dabchick swim gracefully through the shallow water.