dove
dove (doves)
pronounced /d'ʌv/for meanings 1 and 2, and /d'oʊv/ for meaning 3.
1 [N-COUNT]
A dove is a bird that looks like a pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.
see also turtle dove
2 [N-COUNT]
In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as doves. Compare hawk.
A clear split over tactics appears to be emerging between doves and hawks in the party.
3
In American English, dove is sometimes used as the past tense of dive.
pronounced /d'ʌv/for meanings 1 and 2, and /d'oʊv/ for meaning 3.
1 [N-COUNT]
A dove is a bird that looks like a pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.
see also turtle dove
2 [N-COUNT]
In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as doves. Compare hawk.
A clear split over tactics appears to be emerging between doves and hawks in the party.
3
In American English, dove is sometimes used as the past tense of dive.