dove

B2
Pronunciation
/dʌv/
/dəʊv/
/doʊv/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

2 Definition

A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.

3 Definition

Term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.

4 Definition

A greyish, bluish, pinkish colour like that of the bird.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To swim under water.

2 Definition

To jump into water head-first.

3 Definition

To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

Example Sentences
  • to dive into home plate
4 Definition

To descend sharply or steeply.

5 Definition

(especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.

Example Sentences
  • She dove right in and started making improvements.
6 Definition

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

7 Definition

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

8 Definition

To explore by diving; to plunge into.

9 Definition

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