Crossword Genius

Incline to release large bird (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tit

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'bird' is the definition.
(tit is a kind of bird)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tit that I've seen before include "Small songbird" , "Small garden bird" , "Boob made backing" , "18's [BIRD]" , "What you swap for tat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app