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