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Blue peter
A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to return on board.
📖 Definitions of "Blue peter"
noun
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A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to return on board.
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In whist, a play that calls for trumps by throwing away a higher card of a suit while holding a lower one.
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The American coot, Fulica americana.
verb
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In whist, to play a blue peter.
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