trillet

/ˈtɹɪlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or young rook, especially in chess.

“The player sacrificed a trillet to gain a strategic advantage.”

2. noun

A small or young bird of prey, especially a young hawk or falcon.

“The trillet soared through the sky, its wings spread wide.”

Synonyms

  • bird
  • falcon
  • rook

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature