English · Slang Attested

blue pigeon

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The lead used for sounding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Now I'll learn you something Long Jack can't," shouted Tom Platt, as from a locker by the stern he produced a battered deep-sea lead hollowed at one end, smeared the hollow from a saucer full of mutton tallow, and went forward. "I'll learn you how to fly the Blue Pigeon. Shooo!" […] The lead sung a

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Colors

Common questions

What does “blue pigeon” mean?

The lead used for sounding.

Is “blue pigeon” formal or informal?

blue pigeon is generally slang.