dove

[ duhv ]

/ dʌv /

noun

any bird of the family Columbidae, especially the smaller species with pointed tails.Compare pigeon¹ (def. 1).

a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace.

(initial capital letter) a symbol for the Holy Ghost.

an innocent, gentle, or tender person.

Also called peace dove [pees-duhv] /ˈpis ˌdʌv/ . a person, especially one in public office, who advocates peace, compromise, or a conciliatory national attitude.Compare hawk¹ (def. 4).

dove color.

(initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Columba.

Origin of dove

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; Old English dūfe- (in dūfedoppa “dip-diver”); cognate with Dutch duif, German Taube, Old Norse dūfa, Gothic dūbo, originally, “a diver”

OTHER WORDS FROM dove

dove·like, dov·ish, adjective

Words nearby dove

doux, douzaine, douzepers, douzième, DOVAP, dove, dove color, dovecote, dovekie, dove prion, Dove prism

Definition for dove (2 of 3)

dove²

[ dohv ]

/ doʊv /

verb

a simple past tense of dive.

Definition for dove (3 of 3)

Dove

[ duhv ]

/ dʌv /

noun

Arthur, 1880–1946, U.S. painter.

Rita, born 1952, U.S. poet and educator: U.S. poet laureate 1993.

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Example sentences from the Web for dove

Dove has had to own those mistakes, accept responsibility, and commit to do better.
Will 2020’s racial reckoning lead to progress on marketing’s long-standing representation problems?|Brooke Henderson|October 6, 2020|Fortune
During the summer days, the whales dove to great depths in search of krill.
We can protect whales from ship strikes by translating their songs|Kate Baggaley|October 2, 2020|Popular Science
Arenberg and Dove reject Harkin’s idea because, in the end, debate isn’t the issue they care about.
The definitive case for ending the filibuster|Ezra Klein|October 1, 2020|Vox
As the candidates dove deeper into the debate, they hit on the past, present, and future of the current coronavirus crisis.
Five key science takeaways from the first presidential debate|Purbita Saha|September 30, 2020|Popular Science

Beginning in 1988, he also dove into making art using a fax machine.
The Many Lives of Artist David Hockney|William O’Connor|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
De Merode slipped from his seat and dove toward the roadside and into the forest.
A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo|Nina Strochlic|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He caught both the ball and a bleacher to the face as he dove into the stands.
10 Unforgettable Derek Jeter Highlights (VIDEO)|Jack Holmes|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You'd been drunk for hours, but you dove off a double-decker lake boat and came up gracefully for air.
Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq|Nathan Bradley Bethea|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Improper burial, Dove says, could mean that harmful bacteria are leeching into the waterways.
Aporkalypse Now: Pig-Killing Virus Could Mean the End of Bacon|Carrie Arnold|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Only the cuckoo of our common birds builds so flimsy a nest as the dove's adored darling.
Birds Every Child Should Know|Neltje Blanchan
It was a daring dash, and he dove to the bag with a long slide, but the decision was against him.
The Young Pitcher|Zane Grey
An excellent winding up of the trick would be the production of a dove from breast pocket.
Magic|Ellis Stanyon
After "setting the hook" securely, Carol and Bill donned swim suits, dove overboard and swam lazily the 300 yards in to shore.
The Day of the Dog|Anderson Horne
And Ephraim is become as a dove that is decoyed, not having a heart: they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

British Dictionary definitions for dove (1 of 3)

dove¹

/ (dʌv) /

noun

any of various birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes. They are typically smaller than pigeonsRelated adjective: columbine

politics a person opposed to warCompare hawk 1 (def. 3)

a gentle or innocent person: used as a term of endearment

a greyish-brown colour
(as adjective)dove walls

Derived forms of dove

dovelike, adjectivedovish, adjective

Word Origin for dove

Old English dūfe (unattested except as a feminine proper name); related to Old Saxon dūbva, Old High German tūba

British Dictionary definitions for dove (2 of 3)

dove²

/ (dəʊv) /

verb

mainly US a past tense of dive

British Dictionary definitions for dove (3 of 3)

Dove

/ (dʌv) /

noun

the Dove Christianity a manifestation of the Holy Spirit (John 1:32)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	dove
释义	dove ¹ [ duhv ] / dʌv / noun any bird of the family Columbidae, especially the smaller species with pointed tails.Compare pigeon¹ (def. 1). a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace. (initial capital letter) a symbol for the Holy Ghost. an innocent, gentle, or tender person. Also called peace dove [pees-duhv] /ˈpis ˌdʌv/ . a person, especially one in public office, who advocates peace, compromise, or a conciliatory national attitude.Compare hawk¹ (def. 4). dove color. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Columba. Origin of dove ¹ First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; Old English dūfe- (in dūfedoppa “dip-diver”); cognate with Dutch duif, German Taube, Old Norse dūfa, Gothic dūbo, originally, “a diver” OTHER WORDS FROM dove dove·like, dov·ish, adjective Words nearby dove doux, douzaine, douzepers, douzième, DOVAP, dove, dove color, dovecote, dovekie, dove prion, Dove prism Definition for dove (2 of 3) dove² [ dohv ] / doʊv / verb a simple past tense of dive. Definition for dove (3 of 3) Dove [ duhv ] / dʌv / noun Arthur, 1880–1946, U.S. painter. Rita, born 1952, U.S. poet and educator: U.S. poet laureate 1993. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for dove Dove has had to own those mistakes, accept responsibility, and commit to do better. Will 2020’s racial reckoning lead to progress on marketing’s long-standing representation problems?\|Brooke Henderson\|October 6, 2020\|Fortune During the summer days, the whales dove to great depths in search of krill. We can protect whales from ship strikes by translating their songs\|Kate Baggaley\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science Arenberg and Dove reject Harkin’s idea because, in the end, debate isn’t the issue they care about. The definitive case for ending the filibuster\|Ezra Klein\|October 1, 2020\|Vox As the candidates dove deeper into the debate, they hit on the past, present, and future of the current coronavirus crisis. Five key science takeaways from the first presidential debate\|Purbita Saha\|September 30, 2020\|Popular Science Beginning in 1988, he also dove into making art using a fax machine. The Many Lives of Artist David Hockney\|William O’Connor\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST De Merode slipped from his seat and dove toward the roadside and into the forest. A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo\|Nina Strochlic\|November 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He caught both the ball and a bleacher to the face as he dove into the stands. 10 Unforgettable Derek Jeter Highlights (VIDEO)\|Jack Holmes\|September 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST You'd been drunk for hours, but you dove off a double-decker lake boat and came up gracefully for air. Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq\|Nathan Bradley Bethea\|August 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Improper burial, Dove says, could mean that harmful bacteria are leeching into the waterways. Aporkalypse Now: Pig-Killing Virus Could Mean the End of Bacon\|Carrie Arnold\|August 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Only the cuckoo of our common birds builds so flimsy a nest as the dove's adored darling. Birds Every Child Should Know\|Neltje Blanchan It was a daring dash, and he dove to the bag with a long slide, but the decision was against him. The Young Pitcher\|Zane Grey An excellent winding up of the trick would be the production of a dove from breast pocket. Magic\|Ellis Stanyon After "setting the hook" securely, Carol and Bill donned swim suits, dove overboard and swam lazily the 300 yards in to shore. The Day of the Dog\|Anderson Horne And Ephraim is become as a dove that is decoyed, not having a heart: they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians. The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version\|Various British Dictionary definitions for dove (1 of 3) dove¹ / (dʌv) / noun any of various birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes. They are typically smaller than pigeonsRelated adjective: columbine politics a person opposed to warCompare hawk 1 (def. 3) a gentle or innocent person: used as a term of endearment a greyish-brown colour (as adjective)dove walls Derived forms of dove dovelike, adjectivedovish, adjective Word Origin for dove Old English dūfe (unattested except as a feminine proper name); related to Old Saxon dūbva, Old High German tūba British Dictionary definitions for dove (2 of 3) dove² / (dəʊv) / verb mainly US a past tense of dive British Dictionary definitions for dove (3 of 3) Dove / (dʌv) / noun the Dove Christianity a manifestation of the Holy Spirit (John 1:32) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to dove duck, lunge, plunge, drop, jump, leap, plummet, swoop, fall, vault, vanish, dip, disappear, nose-dive, gutter, spring, plumb, header, submerge, pitch
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dove

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