blue pigeon
The term "blue pigeon" can refer to a bird species, a nautical tool, or an idiomatic expression from the past.
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Definition
B2Ornithology
(technical)A bird belonging to the genus Alectroenas, known for its predominantly blue or bluish-grey feathers.
Example
- The blue pigeon is often spotted in tropical forests.
- Researchers are studying the habitat of the blue pigeon.
C1Nautical
(slang)A lead weight used for measuring the depth of water.
Example
- The sailor dropped the blue pigeon to check the depth near the shore.
C2Historical Slang
(idiomatic, historical)A term used in the late 18th and early 19th centuries to describe the act of stealing lead from roofs.
Example
- Thieves were often caught 'flying the blue pigeon' in old London.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue pigeon":
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