Overview of noun dove

The noun dove has 5 senses

• dove -- (any of numerous small pigeons)


• dove, peacenik -- (someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations)


• Columba, Dove -- (a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum)


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


• dove -- (an emblem of peace)

Overview of verb dive

The verb dive has 3 senses

• dive, plunge, plunk -- (drop steeply; "the stock market plunged")


• dive -- (plunge into water; "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool")


• dive -- (swim under water; "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells")