dove
/dʌv/
noun
- A type of bird with a plump body, small head, and cooing call, often white and used as a symbol of peace.
- A white dove flew over the ceremony, representing peace and hope.
- We saw a dove nesting in the tree outside our window.
- The dove cooed softly as it sat on the rooftop.
- A person who advocates peace and opposes war or conflict.
- The politician shifted from a hawk to a dove after seeing the costs of war.
- In the debate, the doves argued for diplomacy instead of military action.
- She was known as a dove in the community, always promoting nonviolent solutions.
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verb
- Past tense of dive: to jump headfirst into water or to plunge downward.
- The bird dove from the sky to catch a fish.
- She dove into the ocean without hesitation.
- He dove into the pool from the high diving board.
- Past tense of dive: to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.
- The child dove behind the couch to hide during the game.
- She dove into her studies right before the exam.
- He dove for cover when he heard the loud noise.