Dove - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dʌv|  American pronunciation of the word dove
Brit.  |dʌv|  British pronunciation of the word dove

noun

- any of numerous small pigeons
- someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations (syn: peacenik)
- a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum
- flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled (syn: squab)
- an emblem of peace

Extra examples

The President sided with the doves and worked to avoid war.

...the doves were in favor of using the surplus to improve the nation's schools and not its weapons systems...

The whale surfaced briefly then dove under again.

The whale surfaced and then dove back down.

She dove into the swimming pool.

The whale dove down to deeper water.

...the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world...

I dove headlong to the floor.

He dove / dived in and saved her life.

The dove is a symbol of peace.

She dove into the water headfirst.

Word forms

noun
singular: dove
plural: doves
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