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DOVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Dove.

How to pronounce dove:

Dove - as a noun

Any of numerous small pigeons

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pigeon9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A constellation in the southern hemisphere near puppis and caelum

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
columba

Someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peacenik16
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hawk14

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squab16

An emblem of peace

Dove - as a verb

To swim under water.

To jump into water head-first.

To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

Example: "To dive into home plate"

To descend sharply or steeply.

(especially with in) to undertake with enthusiasm.

Example: "She dove right in and started making improvements."

To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.

To explore by diving; to plunge into.

To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.

Example Sentences

"I saw a dove sitting on the tree branch."
"The white dove flew gracefully through the sky."
"She released a dove as a symbol of peace."
"The dove cooed softly in the garden."
"There is a pair of doves nesting on my balcony."
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Word Game Points

Is DOVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dove is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DOVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dove is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DOVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dove is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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