noun
- small diving waterbirds with lobed toes, also known as grebes
Usage: plural form; ornithology
Examples
- The dabchicks dove beneath the surface of the pond to catch small fish.
- We spotted several dabchicks nesting among the reeds at the lake’s edge.
- Dabchicks are excellent swimmers despite their small size.
- The nature guide pointed out the dabchicks’ distinctive lobed toes.
- During winter, dabchicks can be seen on larger bodies of water.
- The dabchicks built their floating nest near the cattails.