Meaning of the word "homing pigeon" in English
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homing pigeon
US /ˈhoʊmɪŋ ˌpɪdʒɪn/
UK /ˈhoʊmɪŋ ˌpɪdʒɪn/
Noun
1.
a pigeon trained to find its way home over long distances, used for carrying messages
Example:
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The general sent a message by homing pigeon.
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They used homing pigeons during the war to send secret communications.
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