dove

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[change] Pronunciation

noun

• IPA: /dʌv/
• SAMPA: /dVv/
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verb

• (UK) enPR: dōv, IPA: /dəʊv/, SAMPA: /d@Uv/
• (US) enPR: dōv, IPA: /doʊv/, SAMPA: /doUv/
•  Audio (US), verb^{help, file}

[change] Noun

Singular dove

Plural doves

1. (countable) A dove is a pigeon, especially one smaller in size; they are often shown in art as being white.

   A dove holding an olive branch is a symbol of peace.

[change] Verb

Plain form dive

Third person singular dives

Simple past dove

Past participle dived

Present participle diving

Plain form dive

Third-person singular dives

Past tense dived

Past participle dived

Present participle diving

1. The past tense of dive.

   He dove into the water.