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Definition of dove

Overview of noun dove

The noun dove has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) dove

(any of numerous small pigeons)

2. dove, peacenik

(someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations)

3. Columba, Dove

(a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum)

4. squab, dove

(flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled)

5. dove

(an emblem of peace)

Overview of verb dive

The verb dive has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (4) dive, plunge, plunk

(drop steeply; "the stock market plunged")

2. (1) dive

(plunge into water; "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool")

3. dive

(swim under water; "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells")