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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
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    In whist, a play that calls for trumps by throwing away a higher card of a suit while holding a lower one.

  3. 3

    The American coot, Fulica americana.

verb
  1. 1

    In whist, to play a blue peter.

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