1.
A ~ is a bird that looks like pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.
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see also turtle ~
2.
In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as ~s. Compare hawk .
A clear split over tactics appears to be emerging between ~s and hawks in the party.
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3.
In American English, ~ is sometimes used as the past tense of dive .