cựa
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Meaning
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Noun
A sharp, horny growth found on the legs of certain birds like roosters.
vi Con gà trống có đôi cựa rất sắc nhọn.
en The rooster has a pair of very sharp spurs.
Verb
To make small or slight movements while staying in one place.
vi Đứa bé cựa mình trong giấc ngủ.
en The baby stirred in his sleep.
To free oneself from a difficult situation, position, or physical constraint.
vi Con vật đang cố cựa để thoát khỏi cái bẫy.
en The animal is trying to disentangle itself from the trap.